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Pischoff aeroplane trying for Deutsch prize 1900 (photo)
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Pischoff aeroplane trying for Deutsch prize 1900 (photo)
681897 Pischoff aeroplane trying for Deutsch prize 1900 (photo); (add.info.: Pischoff airplane competes fro the Deutsch prize. In 1900, petroleum magnate Henri Deutsch de La Meurthe offered a prize of 50, 000 francs to the first man who could fly around the Eiffel Tower, taking off and landing at Park Saint-Cloud. This had to be done by the aircraft under its own power and without landing during the flight, all to be completed in no more than 30 minutes.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38453850
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the Pischoff aeroplane as it competes for the prestigious Deutsch prize in 1900. The competition, initiated by petroleum magnate Henri Deutsch de La Meurthe, offered a substantial reward of 50,000 francs to the first aviator who could successfully fly around the iconic Eiffel Tower and land back at Park Saint-Cloud within 30 minutes.
In this historic moment frozen in time, we witness the brave pilot maneuvering his aircraft with skill and determination as he attempts to achieve this remarkable feat. The early twentieth century was a time of great innovation and daring exploration in aviation, with pilots pushing boundaries and defying gravity in pursuit of glory.
The black-and-white imagery adds a sense of nostalgia and authenticity to this snapshot from the past. The biplane soaring through the skies against the backdrop of Paris symbolizes human ingenuity and ambition reaching new heights.
As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded of the courage and pioneering spirit that drove these early aviators to take to the skies and challenge conventional notions of what was possible. It serves as a tribute to those who dared to dream big and paved the way for modern aviation as we know it today.
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