This New Air Bike Can Fly at 250 MPH Over Buildings and Mountains
Synopsis by Robb Report Oct 02 22
Jack Bally decided to build a 1:3 scale replica of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in 1999. It finally took its first flight 17 years later.Read full articleRobb Report: This New Air Bike Can Fly at 250 MPH Over Buildings and Mountains
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