The Deadly Airship Race
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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The Airship Rivalry of 1929
This chapter narrates the historic event of October 14, 1929, when the R101 airship captivated Londoners, including the Prince of Wales. It examines the competitive struggle between the R100 and R101 airships, reflecting on the broader implications of their differing economic support and the potential consequences of fierce rivalry in aviation.
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