Hubert Latham, Henry Farman and Roger Sommer at Riems

Hubert Latham in his Antoinette IV, with Henry Farman in his Farman III biplane and roger Sommer, also flying a Farmn III at the Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne, held near Reims in France. Arthur Charles Hubert Latham:- (10 January 1883 - 25 June 1912) was a French aviation pioneer. He was the first person to attempt to cross the English Channel in an aeroplane. In August 1909 at the Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne he set the world altitude record of 155 metres (509 ft) in his Antoinette IV as well as a world speed record at 42 mph. Henry Farman:- (26 May 1874- 17 July 1958) was an Anglo-French aviator and aircraft designer and manufacturer with his brother Maurice Farman. Before dedicating himself to aviation he gained fame as a sportsman, specifically in cycling and motor racing. Henri took French nationality in 1937. Roger Sommer:-(4 August 1877 in Pierrepont, France - 14 April 1965 at Sainte-Maxime) was a pioneer French aviator

1877 Altitude Anglo-french Antoinette Daviation Dedicating Farman Gained Hubert Latham Nationality Pierrepont Reims Semaine Sommer Specifically Sportsman

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