Louis Bleriot Flying Across the English Channel 1909
Bleriot cruising near the English coast, been escorted by two destroyers. About to become the first pilot to successfully fly across the English Channel, from Calais to Dover in about forty minutes. Winning the Daily Mail prize of £1, 000 and also receiving the Cross of the Legion of Honour
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Picture No
13795858
Media ID
49009638
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Drawing by L. Sabattier in L'Illustration', 31 July 1909, page 78 & 79
Date
25th July 1909
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