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RAS #693 - How John Joseph Montgomery Got Wing-Clipped by the Wright Brothers

Jun 19, 2025

Are you ready another thrilling episode of Ron’s Amazing Stories! This week, we're taking to the skies as we uncover the lesser-known tale of aviation pioneer John Joseph Montgomery—the man who soared through the clouds long before the Wright brothers but somehow got left behind in the history books. Prepare for a humorous dive into the true story of flight, complete with daring inventors, wild contraptions, and plenty of mustache wax.

Podcast Highlights:

  • The Forgotten Pioneer: Discover how Montgomery began gliding through California skies in the 1880s, decades before the Wright brothers' famed flight at Kitty Hawk.
  • Gliders and Gravity: Learn about Montgomery’s early inventions, bold experiments, and why gravity had him on speed dial.
  • A special look at Gallant Journey (1946), a film adaptation of Montgomery’s life starring Glenn Ford. Ron dissects the film’s accuracy and shares fascinating facts about Montgomery’s real adventures.
  • Post-Story Reflections: We set the record straight on Montgomery’s life and achievements—including his groundbreaking work in wireless communication, petroleum burning furnaces, and even gold extraction devices. Plus, the story of his final flight and lasting legacy at "Montgomery Hill."

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Stay tuned, stay curious, and as always—every story is an amazing story with Ron!

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