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FAA is the Federal Aviation Agency is a government agency responsible FOR the safety of civil aviation and a part of the Department of Transportation. Major roles include: Regulating
civil aviation to promote safety, Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology, Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft, Researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics, Developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation and Regulating U.S. commercial space transportationFlickr PhotosThese pictures about "FAA" have been delivered by flickr on a random basis. We have no influence on it. All rights belong to their respective owners. Aeroplane accident on Kingsford Smith Drive, Brisbaneby State Library of Queensland, AustraliaLocation: Brisbane, Australia
Date: ca. 1945
Description: Accident occurred near the Breakfast Creek Bridge when a Vought Corsair Fighter with wings folded for transport, got the wings caught in overhead power lines. The plane was being towed after being unloaded from a British aircraft carrier at Bretts Wharves. The truck and aircraft had to be turned around to allow movement of traffic along Kingsford Smith Drive. The tram was travelling . . . | | | | | |
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