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The Evolution of Human Flight: From Balloons to Airships

This chapter explores the history of human flight, tracing the journey from early balloons to airships before the Wright brothers' landmark flights. It emphasizes the significance and scale of airships in the early 20th century, including iconic structures like the airship docking mast on the Empire State Building.

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