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This report discusses early attempts at flight and how these contributed to the development of powered aircraft. Why do you think people have been so obsessed with the idea of flying?

Review the information about some of the less-successful developments in flight, including the mythical wings of Icarus and Daedalus and the ill-fated Hindenburg. Select one example to investigate, find out the background and why it was not successful in the long term.