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Mark 1
7th Nov 2002, 10:33
Does anyone know the date in 1853 when Mr Appleby became the first pilot of an aeroplane?

Sir George, are you out there? Can you help?
Select Zone Five
7th Nov 2002, 11:05
It seems to be a bit vague...."sometime after June" in 1853 is all I could find! (http://www.elvington.biz/history_of_flight.htm) :rolleyes:

ORAC?