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Fritz Von Opel... Rocket propulsion...
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Fritz Von Opel... Rocket propulsion...

Item # 579015 ·
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 2, 1929

* Fritz von Opel
* Early rocket airplane flight


This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page31 that include: "OPEL CONCENTRATES ON LIQUID ROCKET", "He Says It Will Enable Future Flights in Stratosphere at 1,250 Miles and Hour", "Great Heat Developed" and more. Also a editorial on page 30 with heading: "The Rocket-Driven Plane"

Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

wikipedia notes: Fritz Adam Hermann Opel, since 1918 von Opel (4 May 1899, Rüsselsheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse - 8 April 1971), was the only child of Wilhelm von Opel, and a grandson of Adam Opel, founder of the Opel Company. He is remembered mostly for his spectacular demonstrations of rocket propulsion that earned him the nickname "Rocket Fritz".
Category: The 20th Century
Price
$50.00
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.