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 Infographics are a big thing (literally)
in the business and science world, although they do seem to have passed their
prime. Well-done infographics typically have the form
of a high aspect ratio drawing that presents a detailed timeline or process flow
of events or concepts. The progress can run top to bottom or bottom to top, depending
on the creator's intentions. This particular infographic, produced by the BBC's
"Great Turning Points" series, outlines the major milestones in
development of flying machines beginning with the
Wright Flyer in 1903 and progressing through both manned and unmanned
airplanes up through the U.S. Air Force's
X-47B
in 2014. Four categories of "milestone moments" are included: pioneering designs
(e.g., Douglas DC-3), wings of war (e.g., Northrop B-2 bomber), record breakers
(e.g., Bell X-1), and globe shrinkers (e.g., Boeing 707). It would make a nice poster
for the wall of your hobby area or, if you're one of the fortunate, the hanger for
your airplane.
Posted August 9, 2024
(updated from original post
on 1/24/2015)
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