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Invention of Helicopter

a. What the important event/invention?

  The first flight of the helicopter which went on for 1 minute 2 feet off the ground.

 

b. What was it used for AND/OR why is it important?

  It was the first time a widely used form of transportation was used.

 

c. Who discovered or invented this item?

Jacques and Louis Bregeut invented the helicopter.

 

d. When was it discovered or invented?

   It was invented in 1907

 

e. What was the reason or need for your discovery/invention?

    The importance is that the helicopter is a very widely used form of transportation and is used to put out fires, in the Air Force, rescue vehicles, and as ambulances.

 

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Rumerman, Judy. "Helicopter Development in the Early Twentieth Century ." www.centennialofflight.gov. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov 2010. <http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Rotary/early_20th_century/HE2.htm>.

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