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Article created by: Indrė Lukošiūtė

When brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright built and flew the first fully practical airplane, they probably couldn't imagine how far we'd take it.

Now, we're flying hundreds of people at a time, sending rovers to other planets, and launching interstellar probes.

So we decided to stop for a second and appreciate the fact that humanity has conquered the skies. And we've picked the subreddit r/aviation to do it.

Created back in 2008, this online community unites 1.2 million members who constantly share anything and everything related to helicopters and rotorcraft, airships, balloons, paragliders, winged suits and anything that sustains you in the air. Here are some of their top posts.

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#1

Happy Veterans Day To My Grandfather Who Passed Away This Year At 97. This Is Him Standing In Front Of The Plane He Flew In World War II

Elderly man waving in front of a vintage military aircraft inside an aviation museum showcasing fascinating aviation pics.

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    Today I Got To Fly In My Grandfathers Restored Ww2 Hurricane!

    Split image showing vintage and modern pilots standing next to aircraft with matching Pegasus nose art in aviation pics.

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    Kenneth Daniels
    Kenneth Daniels
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's beautiful thanks to both of you

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    #3

    Life Goal [1080*1336]

    Pilot and co-pilot in aviation cockpit posing with a stuffed lion toy in two photos from 2006 and 2019.

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    #4

    Everything That Fits Into A Rescue Helicopter

    Blue rescue helicopter with crew and laid out aviation gear and equipment inside a large hangar.

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    #5

    Decided To Go Planespotting During A Long Sit Between Flights, Was Lucky Enough To Get A Shot With The Plane I Was Flying Later That Day!

    Pilot posing with arms raised under a low-flying Delta airplane in a park, showcasing fascinating aviation moments.

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    #6

    The Space Shuttle Carried On A 747 And Being Escorted By Two F-18’s

    A NASA space shuttle piggybacked on a plane with two fighter jets flying overhead above a busy city street, aviation pics.

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    #7

    Haha

    Close-up photos of airplane noses opening wide, showcasing fascinating aviation pics with humorous expressions.

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    #8

    I Graduated Pilot Training Today, This Is The Gift My Grandpa Sent Me

    Metal model airplane made from a German bomber downed in WWII, shown on a handwritten historical note about aviation.

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    #9

    My Childhood Dream Has Come True. I'm A Pilot Now!

    Young man standing beside small red and white airplane holding certificate, a fascinating aviation pic shared by group members

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    #10

    Sea Stallion Taking A Selfie

    Close-up of a black helicopter flying over the ocean, showcasing fascinating aviation details and rotor blades in motion.

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    #11

    The Blue Angels Posted This To Their Fb Page After They Were Joined By The Thunderbirds And The Canadian Snowbirds

    A formation of multiple military jets flying in sync under a blue sky, showcasing fascinating aviation skills.

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    #12

    The Only Picture Ever Taken Of Concorde Flying At Mach 2 (1,350 Mph). Taken From An Raf Tornado Fighter Jet, Which Only Rendezvoused With Concorde For 4 Minutes Over The Irish Sea: The Tornado Was Rapidly Running Out Of Fuel, Struggling To Keep Up With Concorde At Mach 2

    Concorde supersonic jet flying above thick clouds with a clear blue sky, showcasing fascinating aviation technology.

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    #13

    Bomb Tags From Every Mission My Grandfather's B-17 Did During Wwii (Included Are The Two D-Day Tags). Included On Each Tag Are Descriptors Of The Run Such As Weather, Location, Elevation, Payload, Etc

    A collection of vintage aviation mission tags from 1944, detailing bombings and flight targets during World War II.

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    #14

    Maiden Flight Of The Thiccest Boi

    Airbus Beluga aircraft in flight with unique whale-shaped design, showcasing fascinating aviation pics in clear sky.

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    #15

    10 Years Since The Miracle On The Hudson

    Passenger plane floating on water with evacuation slides deployed, people standing on wings in an aviation rescue scene.

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    #16

    Boeing 747 Rainbow Contrails

    Airplane leaving a vivid rainbow-colored contrail in the sky, showcasing fascinating aviation photography.

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    Kevin Beard
    Kevin Beard
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, contrails! Thank you for stating the correct term!

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    #17

    Thank You To Those Who Work At 1:00 A.m. In Snowstorms So People Can Travel

    Snow-covered airport apron at night with ground crew and vehicles servicing a commercial airplane, showcasing aviation pics.

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    #18

    A Lucky P-47 And Its Pilot From WWII

    Smiling pilot in vintage flight gear holding broken propeller blade in front of a classic aircraft engine for fascinating aviation pics.

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    #19

    Plane Crossing Today's Eclipse

    Airplane flying directly in front of the sun, creating a bright outline and a long contrail in the dark sky, aviation pic.

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    #20

    When She’s Out Of Your League

    Close-up of unique aviation pics showing Airbus oversized cargo plane and Concorde nose on runway.

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    #21

    I Asked To Take A Photo Of The Flight Deck Of The 787-9 I Was On. The Captain Said, "No I Have A Better Idea". No Matter How Many Years Pass, The Excitement Of Sitting In The Captain's Seat Never Fades. Even At 20

    Young pilot smiling inside a modern aircraft cockpit with multiple digital aviation screens and controls visible.

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    #22

    A United Airlines Boeing Dreamliner Holds Position At San Francisco As A British Airways Boeing Beautifully Descends Through The Fog To Land

    Two commercial airplanes, one on the runway and one in the mist, showcasing fascinating aviation pics and aircraft details.

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    #23

    Somebody Had An Expensive Oopsie At Ord Last Night

    Large airplane wing lifted and resting on a metal pole at night on a brightly lit airport runway aviation pics.

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    #24

    52,000 Christmas Lights Decorating A B-52

    Large aircraft decorated with bright white lights displayed outdoors at an aviation museum during night time.

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    #25

    For Those Of Us Who Love The Spit

    Vintage fighter plane on reflective water surface at sunset, showcasing captivating aviation pics with dramatic sky and light.

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    #26

    An Air Canada 787 Bursts Through The Mist In Stunning Fashion At Heathrow

    Airplane landing at night with mist and vibrant red lighting highlighting fascinating aviation pic details.

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    #27

    100 Years Of The Raf Spelled Out By 22 Eurofighter Typhoons Over Buckingham Palace

    Formation of multiple jet fighter aircrafts flying in the sky, showcasing fascinating aviation pics of aerial display.

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    #28

    A Patch Being Worn By Fighter Pilots Of The Taiwanese Air Force

    Two colorful aviation patches featuring aggressive bears and the word Scramble held in hands on a dark background.

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    #29

    New York Control Asking For Help Looking For The Missing Submarine

    Aviation screen showing ATC uplink message about a missing submarine alert with flight details and communication codes.

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    #30

    “We Made History As The First Mother-Daughter Crew At Skywest Airlines.”

    Two female pilots smiling inside a modern airplane cockpit filled with aviation controls and displays.

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