Pioneer Airlines
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“Flying Wagon”
Oregon-bound airline, in 1849? Don’t laugh—it almost happened. Rufus Porter, founder of Scientific American, planned to fly pioneers to Oregon on propeller-driven balloons powered by steam engines. He advertised the endeavor, and 200 brave souls signed up for the trip. But the “airline” never got off the ground.
“Flying Wagon”
Oregon-bound airline, in 1849? Don’t laugh—it almost happened. Rufus Porter, founder of Scientific American, planned to fly pioneers to Oregon on propeller-driven balloons powered by steam engines. He advertised the endeavor, and 200 brave souls signed up for the trip. But the “airline” never got off the ground.
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