Part II: 110 years ago - The Lake Constance seaplane flight in Constance from June 29 - July 5, 1913
2.7.2023
Kiessling with an Ago horsetail biplane at the land launch in Staad.
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A rainy start
Recovery of the aviation aircraft after Stoeffler's failed water landing.
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The race for the grand prize begins
The FF 9 is being prepared for a flight. In the cockpit, pilot Gsell and mechanic Kramer.
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Albatros aircraft on the Lake Constance water flight: the fuselage biplane flown by Thelen in front of one of the two monoplanes.
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Faller's breakage during an unsuccessful take-off. This put both aviation aircraft out of the race.
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The duel between Gsell and Hirth
The first-placed Albatros monoplane with Hirth in the cockpit, his mechanic behind him and Heinkel on the right.
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A particularly expensive spark plug
On his third attempt, Kiessling also completed the task for the grand prize with his Ago horsetail biplane.
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