Richard Pearse: New Zealand’s Aviation Pioneer and Forgotten Dreamer

A contemporary of the Wright brothers, Richard Pearse's innovations in aviation were ahead of their time, but also almost lost to history. He lived in New Zealand and deserves to be remembered not just for his inventions but also for his ability to dream and imagine a future where mankind could soar through the skies.

May 29, 2019 | 9:02 | Heidi Wiechert

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