Oct 09 2016 46 mins 110
The first man to fly a powered aircraft was a Texan named Jacob Brodbeck. History credits the Wright brothers but it's time to correct the record! Learn about German immigration, a fascinating Texan, and the first airplane flight in this episode of Wise About Texas.
Painting of Jacob Brodbeck's 1865 flight (photo: Cibolo Nature Center)
Jacob Brodbeck, the first pilot.
Jacob Bordbeck's grave
Indianola, Texas street scene
An aerial view of the Herff farm where Brodbeck flew (photo Cibolo Nature Center)
Painting of Jacob Brodbeck's 1865 flight (photo: Cibolo Nature Center)
Jacob Brodbeck, the first pilot.
Jacob Bordbeck's grave
Indianola, Texas street scene
An aerial view of the Herff farm where Brodbeck flew (photo Cibolo Nature Center)
