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Floyd Carlson flying NC-1H, America’s first certified commercial helicopter designed and built by Bell Helicopter in Western New York.
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Members of the US Navy ceremonial guard hold an American flag over the cremains of Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11 commander and the first person to walk on the moon, during a burial at sea service aboard the USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in the Atlantic Ocean
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Bell XP-83 fighter interceptor flown by renowned test pilot Chamlers Slick Goodlin.
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Bell P-59A Airacomet, America’s first jet fighter.
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Bell P-39 formation flight over Niagara Falls, NY.
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The Bell X-5 was America’s first variable geometry winged aircraft,
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Elias Aircraft XNBS-3 Bomber built in 1928 for the USAAC , Armament: Five .30-cal. machine guns and up to 1,692 lbs. of bombs Engines: Two Liberty 12-As of 425 hp each Maximum speed: 101mph at sea level Service ceiling: 8,680 ft. Range: Approx. 465 miles
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Elias Brothers Aircraftm EM-1 Mailplane buit in Buffalo, NY in 1923 on 965 Elk Street.
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