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On This Day: 1839

Aviation events for 1839

January 9: South African Thomas Henderson first measures the distance to a star (Alpha Centauri) other than the Sun.
 
April 27: John Wise, an American, introduces the balloon ripping-panel, a glued section that the pilot can pull open for quick emptying of the balloon after landing. This prevents the balloon from being dragged along the ground.
 
 
 

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