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May 26, 1939
The Weekly Gazette
East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Mechanical engineer Daniel Thompson invents a stabilizing device allowing airplanes to fly at low speeds of 10-15 mph and take off after short runs, potentially revolutionizing aviation and aiding bombing accuracy in war.
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New Device Flies Plane At Ten Miles an Hour
EAST PORTCHESTER, CONN.-
Invention of a stabilizing device permitting airplanes to fly at heretofore unheard of low speeds and to take off after a run of 40 or 50 feet is claimed by Daniel Thompson, a mechanical engineer.
Thompson believes the invention will be invaluable for bombing planes in war times because the speed can be checked to 10 or 15 miles an hour, and thus assure greater accuracy.
The device, adjusted to the motor and propellers, can be fitted to any plane, according to the inventor, and will revolutionize the airplane industry.
EAST PORTCHESTER, CONN.-
Invention of a stabilizing device permitting airplanes to fly at heretofore unheard of low speeds and to take off after a run of 40 or 50 feet is claimed by Daniel Thompson, a mechanical engineer.
Thompson believes the invention will be invaluable for bombing planes in war times because the speed can be checked to 10 or 15 miles an hour, and thus assure greater accuracy.
The device, adjusted to the motor and propellers, can be fitted to any plane, according to the inventor, and will revolutionize the airplane industry.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Airplane Invention
Stabilizing Device
Low Speed Flight
Aviation Revolution
What entities or persons were involved?
Daniel Thompson
Where did it happen?
East Portchester, Conn.
Story Details
Key Persons
Daniel Thompson
Location
East Portchester, Conn.
Story Details
Daniel Thompson claims invention of a stabilizing device for airplanes enabling flight at 10-15 mph, short takeoffs of 40-50 feet, and fitting to any plane, invaluable for war bombing accuracy and revolutionizing the industry.