An Aircraft Made Of Rubber: The Goodyear Inflatoplane
Goodyear came up with the idea of making a plane out of a rubber sheet, but it became a failure.
Consider a fighter jet crashed deep inside enemy territory. The only way to escape from the hostile environment is to walk or take road transportation.
What if you had a handy aircraft that you could use to fly back to base. Looks interesting, but why is it not there yet?
The United States Air Force
After World War I, aircraft use as offensive equipment became a norm. With many aces created on both sides, becoming a fighter pilot became a symbol of pride. The job involved a considerable risk with all its pride.
The mortality rate of fighter pilots was higher than in other military divisions. The pilots need to operate deep inside enemy lines, and if they crash in enemy territory, they either need to surrender or force their way out.
The dire situation was evident in World War II when the gunned-down pilot of the Luftwaffe surrendered in Britain. In contrast, Allied spies and…
