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French aviator Georges Barbot after crossing the English Channel in a Sperry monoplane, 1923 (b/w photo)
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French aviator Georges Barbot after crossing the English Channel in a Sperry monoplane, 1923 (b/w photo)
8626476 French aviator Georges Barbot after crossing the English Channel in a Sperry monoplane, 1923 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French aviator Georges Barbot after crossing the English Channel in a tiny Sperry Messenger monoplane, shaking hands with Lawrence Sperry, inventor of the plane, 6 May 1923. Illustration from Ourselves 1900-1930, by Irene Clephane (John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1933).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 38126732
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Aviator British Channel English Channel Handshake Inventor Pilot Salutation Salute Seawater Shaking Hands Waving 1920s 20s 20s
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This print captures the historic moment when French aviator Georges Barbot successfully crossed the English Channel in a Sperry monoplane in 1923. The image shows Barbot shaking hands with Lawrence Sperry, the inventor of the plane, on May 6th of that year.
Barbot's achievement was no small feat, as he navigated the treacherous waters of the English Channel in a tiny Sperry Messenger monoplane. The look of triumph and camaraderie on his face as he shakes hands with Sperry is truly inspiring.
The photograph is a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance, showcasing how advancements in aviation technology allowed individuals like Barbot to push boundaries and achieve incredible feats. It also serves as a reminder of the close-knit community within the aviation industry during this era.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are transported back to a time when daring aviators like Georges Barbot fearlessly took to the skies in pursuit of new horizons. This image encapsulates not only a significant moment in aviation history but also embodies themes of friendship, collaboration, and triumph over adversity.
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