Taking Flight
The "golden age" of aviation advancements
New engine design allows for bigger and faster airplanes
In 1925, the introduction of a new air-cooled radial engine marked a new era of rapid advancement for aviation.
The Wright R-790, designed by Giuseppe Mario Bellanca, is now known as the "first truly reliable aircraft engine". Producing more than 200 horsepower, these engines allowed for larger, heavier, more fuel efficient and faster airplanes. One of the more notable designs being the Ford Trimotor, which allows up to 8 passengers.
The Spirit of St Louis
The custom-built airplane that was flown solo by Charles Lindbergh on May 20–21, 1927
Air-cooled Radial Engine
This new engine design marked the beginning of a new era in aviation.
The Ford Trimotor
One of the first airplanes that employed the radial engines. Is capable of holding up to eight people
Ford Does It Again
With the Model T slowly losing its Edge in the automobile market, Henry ford and his team have come out with a brand new, re-designed vehicle. The Model A! These new cars will be produced in Ford's new Rouge Plane, which is one of the worlds largest factories. Thus new factory will not only produce the new Model A's, It'll also produce steel, glass and tires.
Henry Ford
Henry Ford Himself!
The Model A
The newly redesigned ford Model A.
Ford's Rogue Plant
Currently the largest factory in the world.
Jazz Hands
Jazz, only recently making its way into popular culture has exploded in popularity! And along with it, a new era or music and dancing. Although this new form of music is widely popular, many still see it as immoral and wrong, and view this music as a a threat to our "traditional values and culture".