Early Aviation History

Historic photographs of early aircraft on the ground with groups of people, showcasing the evolution of aviation technology.

Los Angeles, California:  c. 1926 The world's largest parachute at 85 feet in diameter being inspected in its container by its inventor Heard (Herd) McClellan. He will stall his airplane and then deploy the chute which is attached to the plane and float back to earth while still in the cockpit.
Los Angeles, California: c. 1926 The world's largest parachute at 85 feet in diameter being inspected in its container by its inventor Heard (Herd) McClellan. He will stall his airplane and then deploy the chute which is attached to the plane and float back to earth while still in the cockpit.