Twenty-five Years Ago
Twenty-five Years Ago
Twenty-five Years Ago Twenty-five years ago today! U.S. rocket experimenters launch the world's first liquid fuel missile. Its fuel tank explodes on overheating, but they're not discouraged. (This portion looks like ordinary men, amateurs, conducting a private science experiment.) Wiley Post flies around the world solo in 8 days, to receive New York's traditional hero's parade with tons of confetti and miles of ticker tape. Another birdman hero of the day, Colonel Roscoe Turner, blazing coast to coast in 10 hours and 5 minutes! Speed kings whose greatness survives - Sir Malcolm Campbell driving his Bluebird racing car to a new record on the sands at Daytona Beach - Gar Wood piloting his mighty 5,000 hp. Miss America X to his 8th successful defense of speedboating's coveted Harmsworth trophy. Pilot climbs out of plane, night, with crowd around. Man being honored in ticker tape parade wears eye patch. Smiling pilot with gear including goggles (up on his forehead) and the hat with ear flaps. Speeding car on beach, speeding boat in water.