The year was 1916, just 12½ years after the Wright brothers had their first successful flight at Kitty Hawk. World War I was underway in Europe, and the U.S. would join the fray the following year.

Work discusses Samuel P. Langley, his work with the Smithsonian, his work in aviation and with the first airplanes, including history of the Langley Aerodrome (Aeroplane). Focuses on Charles D.

Did you know when and where the very first airplane in India took off? Or who flew it, what kind of aircraft it was, and how it even created a world record? Here's the fascinating story of that ...