on the ground. The further development of better, longer lasting airplanes soon became an idea shortly after World War One.(1914-1918) Before World War One, planes were rare, and people were considered lucky to even see one.
“In 1920 the English air force auctioned off 10,00 surplus airplanes and 30,000 aircraft engines, many of which had seen service in the world war, all of a sudden there were planes everywhere with aircraft manufacturers releasing new, bigger and better models every year.” (1920-30.com) During the 1920s, Americas see a mass production of different invocations that would shape up America today. These such innovations include, radios, cars and most importantly airplanes. Airplanes were introduced earlier in the 1900s by the Wright Brothers but were expanded and broadened in the 1920s to make the models better. The introduction of better airplanes leads to a skyrocket increase of money flow for America. “Economic growth in the 1920s was impressive. Ownership of cars, new household appliances, and housing was spread widely through the population. New Products and process of producing those products drove this growth”(EH.net) The further development of airplanes and other inventions really drove America’s economy. The economy sprouted as to the further development of airplanes in the
1920s. The further development of airplanes benefited the people in America. The further development allowed people to travel through air rather than on land. People were able to travel from town to cities to countries. Airplanes were initially built predominantly of lightweight materials such as wood and canvas. During the 1920s the continual development in the aviation industry supplied the first powered flight airplanes. “The increased capabilities of 1920’s planes also created opportunity for daring men and women aviators to break and set aviation speed and distance records.” (1920-30.com) People were also able to capture pictures of celebrities while aboard on the planes. People were able to go on trips and adventures in the air. It gave them a completely different experience because it was in the air. Charles Lindbergh rose to instant fame in 1927 with the first solo, nonstop transatlantic flight from Long Island, New York, to Paris, France in his plane called “Spirit of St. Louis”. He reached from Long island, New York to Paris, France in 33 hours.(eyewitnesstohistory.com) The continual development allowed people to travel and explore the world freely. The continual development of airplanes made it easier for people to travel and move from one destination to another. People were able to travel in the air rather rather than on land. It made the traveling and exporting luggages easier. Airships were built at the time and they were usually used to carry supplies and other resources. “Airships(dirigibles) were commonly used in aviation at the same time as fixed wing aircraft and had a greater load carrying capacities than aircraft of the time.”(1920-30.com) Not only was traveling made easier for the people, the transportation of goods, and other luggages were easier to transfer from one place to another. Also traveling in the air was a lot faster than on land. Airplanes could go up to 125 miles per hour(history.nasa.gov) while a typical Ford has an average speed of 35 miles per hour.(automobilemag.com) The further development of airplanes led to different explorations of different parts of the world. “The use of airplanes facilitated aerial exploration and surveying of inhospitable areas like the Antarctic that were difficult to explore by traditional ground-based methods. In 1929 Commander Byrd was able to discover many previously unknown features of Antartica with his flights generating numerous aerial photographs for later analysis and mapping.”(1920-30.com) Not only did airplanes and airships made traveling easier for the people, it also helped and helped and made transporting goods and resources easier. It also gave America a chance to explore the world and discover new materials. In conclusion, the further development of airplanes in the 1920s shaped what America is today. With huge modern, sophisticated aircrafts, to personal jets to public airplanes, etc. Airplanes and the aviation industry benefited America in the 1920s, it helped and made traveling easier, more people were able to travel and explore, and lastly it contributed to the economic success in the 1920s. The further development of airplanes benefitted America in the 1920s as well as modern America. it shaped America to who we are today. The further development of airplanes in the 1920s helped us realized that it's important and beneficial to continue the development of airplanes in modern day. With new technology and equipments introduced every day, the unceasing process to make and create better airplanes will not end. The further and continual development of airplanes were essential to making America, we know and love today.