December 16, 1913, will be etched in the memories of many as a day of unrelenting tragedy. In just a decade since the first powered flight, 437 aviators have lost their lives in a pursuit to perfect the art of flying. The ‘Vampire Air,’ as it has come to be known, has claimed its victims in the skies above Germany, France, and other countries. The devastating number of fatalities is a stark reminder of the risks involved in this cutting-edge technology.
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- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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