A 1970 flying car returns to the spotlight thanks to BBC archive footage
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The BBC Archive has published a 1970 video showing the Aerocar, a "flying car", in action. The recording shows the vehicle in operation and has sparked interest among those who follow the history of technology and aviation.
The Aerocar was designed in the United States by engineer Moulton Taylor. His idea was to create a vehicle that could travel on the road like an ordinary car and then fly like a small aircraft. To make this possible, its wings folded so that it could be driven through the streets.
The video is proof that the idea of flying cars is not new. For decades, engineers and companies have tried to develop vehicles of this kind, although there is still no model in mass use. Old recordings, such as this one, allow us to see how the future of transport was imagined in the last century.
In short, the BBC Archive has recovered a historical image of the Aerocar. This material offers readers a look at the past of transport innovation and reminds us that flying vehicle projects have a long history.
Sources: Microsiervos
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