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History of Aviation

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The history of aviation is the study of the development and evolution of human flight, encompassing technological advancements, significant events, and the impact of aviation on society and culture from its inception in the early 20th century to the present day.
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The history of aviation is the study of the development and evolution of human flight, encompassing technological advancements, significant events, and the impact of aviation on society and culture from its inception in the early 20th century to the present day.

Key research themes

1. How did aristocratic scientific inquiry and ornithology shape early theoretical foundations of aerial navigation?

This theme explores the intellectual origins and theoretical underpinnings of early aviation, focusing on how Victorian-era aristocratic engagement with ornithology informed the development of flight principles. It matters because understanding early conceptual frameworks reveals the crucial interplay between naturalistic studies (bird flight) and emerging aeronautical science, setting the stage for mechanical flight innovations.

Key finding: George Douglas Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll, as an ornithologist and Victorian aristocrat, popularized the theoretical principles of bird flight as divine natural laws, which framed aerial navigation as achievable through... Read more
Key finding: The paper documents the artisanal and technical practices underpinning early aircraft construction (circa 1910-1940), emphasizing traditional woodworking craft derived from natural material usage that had parallels with the... Read more
Key finding: The volume analyzes the transformative period in aerodynamics during the 1920s and 1930s, linking the rise of new aerodynamic theories with earlier conceptualizations of flight inspired by nature. It situates the airplane's... Read more

2. What were the socio-political and industrial dynamics influencing national aviation development during wartime periods?

This theme investigates how global conflicts such as World Wars and regional conflicts shaped national aviation industries, production strategies, and technological trajectories. It is significant because war-induced pressures accelerated aviation technology development, influenced industry organization, and highlighted differing national responses regarding aircraft production, strategic priorities, and military-civil aviation integration.

Key finding: Russian aviation during WWI was characterized by a reliance on duplicating foreign aircraft (primarily French models) to meet wartime demands due to limited domestic design capacity. The Duks factory became the primary... Read more
Key finding: Post-WWII British aviation faced a complex interplay of government intervention (notably 'Fly British' policies), competition from the USA and Europe, and shifting military requirements that strained civil aircraft... Read more
Key finding: The 2022 Ukraine-Russian conflict underscored that modern air forces require large, versatile fleets of fighter and multirole aircraft plus multi-layered air defense and contingency operations (e.g., runway reconstruction for... Read more
Key finding: Declassified details reveal clandestine British flights over Laos during Geneva-imposed no-fly zones in 1962, undertaken at US request for covert operations. These missions illustrate complex Cold War geopolitical aviation... Read more

3. How did national cultural, social, and individual contributions influence the human dimension and historical memory of aviation?

This theme addresses the human stories, cultural shifts, and individual pioneers that shaped aviation’s social landscape, including racial integration, national heroism, and communal responses to military policies. It highlights how aviation history encompasses sociocultural transformations alongside technological progress, providing critical insight into aviation’s broader societal impact.

Key finding: Pearl Marshall’s 1956 hiring by British West Indian Airways as the first black flight attendant internationally disrupted entrenched racial and airline recruitment norms. Her resilience amidst initial hostility from... Read more
Key finding: Biography reconstruction of Mihran Khayan (1892-1920) reveals the diasporic and transnational flow of early Armenian aviation pioneers, tracing his journey from Cilicia to Argentina and the Armenian Legion, culminating in his... Read more
Key finding: The Quaker-led Paxton commune during WWII exemplifies conscientious objection’s sociocultural imprint on aviation history. This paper situates the pacifist beliefs of Quakers in opposition to compulsory conscription within... Read more
Key finding: Through archaeological survey of crash sites and recovered aircraft materials in Newfoundland, this study bridges material culture with oral traditions and folklore spanning from the 1930s. It contributes to collective memory... Read more

All papers in History of Aviation

ha visto emergere figure eroiche, sia sul campo di battaglia che nei combattimenti in cielo, in particolare l'immagine dell'eroe-aviatore ha sempre incarnato coraggio, sacrificio e determinazione soprattutto nelle circostanze più estreme.... more
Artykuł powstał na podstawie dokumentów zgromadzonych w Archiwum Jugosławii oraz innych ważnych źródeł i literatury dotyczących pomocy wojskom jugosłowiańskim w trakcie wojny kwietniowej (niemieckiej agresji na Jugosławię w 1941 r.).... more
À la veille de la Première Guerre mondiale, l’examen médical d’aptitude militaire ne comporte aucun critère spécifique au pilotage. L’importance stratégique prise par l’aviation et la volonté de lutter contre le « mal des aviateurs », à... more
În copilărie, am fost foarte atent la poveștile pe care tatăl meu-ofiţer de artilerie antiaeriană, pilot la aviaţia sportivă și, apoi, la aviaţia utilitară-le spunea în familie. Atunci am aflat că nu aveam voie să le spun mai departe,... more
This paper aims to show that the Maestranza Aérea de Madrid (MAESMA) is the oldest rotary wing maintenance center, on one hand, and pay tribute to the Spanish inventor Juan de la Cierva y Codorníu, on the other hand. In this study the... more
У раду се анализира француски утицај на настанак и развој југословенске ваздухопловне индустрије у међуратном периоду. Француски утицај огледао се у финансијској помоћи, индустријској сарадњи и технолошком трансферу између фабрика авиона... more
Ricostruzione dell'ultimo volo e dell'ultimo breve duello aereo combattuto da Francesco Baracca, dove l'italiano venne abbattuto da un biposto austriaco pilotato dallo Zugsführer Max Kauer con l'Oberleutnant Arnold Barwig come... more
ЕКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНІ РОБОТИ З ЛІТАКОБУДУВАННЯ НА ХАРКІВСЬКОМУ АВІАЗАВОДІ В ДРУГІЙ ПОЛОВИНІ 1930-х -НА ПОЧАТКУ 1940-х рр. У статті проаналізовано діяльність харківського авіазаводу № 135 зі створення нових взірців авіаційної техніки.... more
Mémoire de recherche Mémoire présenté en vue de l'obtention du master 2 d'Histoire des Mondes Germaniques - Université de strasbourg
& master franco-polonais - université Adam Mickiewicz (Poznan)
During World War II, the Luftwaffe used a single type of specialized attack aircraft – the Henschel Hs 129. The main theatre of its use was the southern sector of the Eastern Front, that is, the territory of Ukraine. Here these aircraft... more
A legendák életre kelnek szemelvények a magyar ősrepülők történeteiből-Három életrajz bemutatásával a magyar motoros repülés három aviatikusának küzdelmes élete elevenedik meg előttünk. Mindhármukat egy lelkesedés hajtotta: a repülés... more
ÖSSZEFOGLALÁS: Blériot 1909 októberi repülőbemutatója Budapesten számos tehetséges mesterembert indított arra, hogy a magyar repülőgépszerkesztők, aviatikusok sorába lépjen. Zsélyi Aladár azon kevés kivételhez tartozott, aki... more
ÖSSZEFOGLALÁS: A magyar motoros repülés aviatikusainak küzdelmes életét a repülés iránti feltétlen lelkesedés hajtotta. Horváth Ernő repülőgépkonstruktőr pályájának felidézése, a technikatörténeti érdekességek és a kevéssé ismert... more
The site of Birch Island has been targeted by the non-profit Healthy Waters Labrador (HWL) and larger Labrador tourism initiative for conservation, environmental education, and commemoration of the former Birch Island settlement. The... more
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The religious upheavals of the early modern period left their mark on gastronomic culture. Despite existing scholarship, blind spots remain in the study of post-Reformation tastes and cooking. This paper explores various changes brought... more
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Amikor egy váti származású -később a Szombathelyi Cipőgyárban dolgozó- tűzőnőnek a Vas Népében olvasott „váti korzóról” és az ott vasárnap délután söröző „tsz parasztokról ” beszéltem mosolyogva csak annyit válaszolt:„Nem is volt korzó... more
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Adolf Hitler sice v německých prezidentských volbách 1932 prohrál, avšak v podstatě ho nastartovaly k převzetí moci. Jeho tehdejší kampaň byla z dnešního pohledu překvapivě moderní. Představuje děsivou ukázku možností politického... more
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MAGYAR. Rövid ismertető előadás Robert E. Field amerikai repülő emlékére.
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Raposo, Isabel Maria; Facultad de Ciencias Economicas y Estadistica, Universidad Nacional de Rosario
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