• Lilienthal Glider
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    Monoplane hang glider built by nineteenth-century German experimenter Otto Lilienthal in 1894. Single surface fabric covering over exposed framework. Wings fold for storage. Natural fabric finish; no sealant or paint of any kind.
Created by
Mark Avino
Date Created
06/17/2021
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aircraft; Aviation; Homebuilt; Pre-WWI; Private; Research
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