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“The people of Sydney who can speak of my work without a smile are very scarce.”

Quote by Lawrence Hargrave

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Lawrence Hargrave

Lawrence Hargrave was an Australian engineer and inventor known for his significant contributions to the development of the box kite and the four-bar linkage, which are crucial in the history of aeronautics. Hargrave's research and innovations in kite design and mechanical engineering laid the groundwork for the development of fixed-wing aircraft. more

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