章節 72: He Did It Again

By December 1884, the vast fields surrounding the Hesh Factory in Sylvania were transformed into a makeshift airfield. A single-seater aircraft stood at the center of the cleared land, its polished metal and wood frame reflecting the pale winter sun. 

The single-engine aircraft featured a radial engine mounted at the nose, its cylindrical design compact yet powerful. The wings, crafted from a sturdy wooden frame covered with treated fabric, stretched gracefully on either side. A simple yet functional cockpit with a windshield and control stick awaited the pilot, and the propeller, made of laminated wood, stood poised to spin into action.