Wisconsin Hometown Stories  Wausau - Wisconsin's First Homebuilt Airplane

Aviation historians Michael Goc & Robert Wylie tell the story of John Schwister's flight. Details

 

Program: Wisconsin Hometown Stories

Episode: Wausau - Wisconsin's First Homebuilt Airplane

After seeing airplanes fly, and soaring in a hot air balloon, Wausau's John Schwister decided to build his own airplane. Built in both St. Paul and Wausau, Schwister named the plane the "Minnesota-Badger." He made his first flight on June 23, 1911. It was the first Wisconsin-built airplane that could fly, and a Wisconsin Historical society marker in Rothschild celebrates the spot.

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Duration: (1:46)
Premiere Date: 01/24/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G


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