Bleriot Collection (#4)

North Yorkshire, Filey Sands - Bleriot Light Type Monoplane (likely to have been) of Robert Blackburn, a pioneer of powered flight in the area. Date: circa 1910

Bleriots landing at Dover after his cross-channel flight
Louis Bleriot (1872-1936) lands at Dover after his cross-channel flight on 25th July 1909. Date: 1909

Front view of a Bleriot military monoplane with triple wheels and a glass window. Photograph, 1911
BLERIOT MONOPLANE, 1911. Front view of a Bleriot military monoplane with triple wheels and a glass window. Photograph, 1911

American aviator. Photographed in the cockpit of her Bleriot monoplane, 1911
HARRIET QUIMBY (1875-1912). American aviator. Photographed in the cockpit of her Bleriot monoplane, 1911

French postage stamp honoring inventor and engineer Louis Bleriots flight across the English channel in 1909
POSTAGE STAMP: BLERIOT. French postage stamp honoring inventor and engineer Louis Bleriots flight across the English channel in 1909

American aviatrix. Photographed in the cockpit of her Bleriot monoplane, 1911
HARRIET QUIMBY (1875-1912). American aviatrix. Photographed in the cockpit of her Bleriot monoplane, 1911

French engineer and pioneer aviator. Bleriot in his workshop, 14 July 1909
LOUIS BLERIOT (1872-1936). French engineer and pioneer aviator. Bleriot in his workshop, 14 July 1909

Monoplane flown by Louis Bleriot across the English Channel, 25 July 1909
BLERIOTs PLANE, 1909. Monoplane flown by Louis Bleriot across the English Channel, 25 July 1909

A Bleriot at the second marker, Aerial derby, Hendon
A BlÚ▓®ot at the second marker, Aerial derby, Hendon, June 1912

A Bleriot at the first marker, Aerial derby, Hendon
A BlÚ▓®ot at the first marker, Aerial derby, Hendon, June 1912

The International Correspondence Schools Bleriot monoplane
The International Correspondence Schools BlÚ▓®ot monoplane, flown round the country on their behalf by Mr Slack in 1912, and presented to Col Seely at the War Office in 1913 for military use

Bleriot XI
BlÚ▓®ot XI

Re-assembly of a Caudron G3 for the British government by the Ble

Samuel Cody talking to Louis Bleriot
Samuel Cody talking to Louis Ble

The Deputation to Col Seeley headed by Lord Desborough
The Deputation to Col Seeley, headed by Lord Desborough, which presented the Government with a 50hp Gnome-Ble

Lord and Lady Desborough at the London aerodrome dedicating a Ble

Sir Johns Buchanan CBE - RAeS President
Sir John S. Buchanan, CBE, AMIMechE, FRAeS, RAeS President 1949-1950, at the dinner after the Louis Ble

Sir Frederick Handley Page CBE FRAeS (1885-1962)
Sir Frederick Handley Page, CBE, FRAeS, 1885-1962, RAeS President 1945-1947, at the dinner after the Louis Ble

Premiere traverse de la Manche par L Bleriot
Premie

Bleriot 290 amphibian at the Salon de lAviation Paris
Ble

Perreyon demonstrates the Bleriot XL in the summer of 1913
Perreyon demonstrates the Ble

Bleriot Spad 33
Ble

Bleriot XXI Hydro above the Seine
Ble

Lt Reginald A Cammells Bleriot XXI at Aldershot
Lt Reginald A. Cammells Ble

Leblancs Bleriot XII at the Reims Meeting
Leblancs Ble

Louis Bleriot and a Bleriot XII at the Reims Meeting
Louis Ble

Bleriot XI Gouin parasol at the Olympia Show
Ble

Bleriot XI 16 at the Reims Meeting
Ble

Jacques de Lesseps arrival at Dover in his Bleriot XI
Jacques de Lesseps arrival at Dover in his Ble

Louis Bleriot during his cross-Channel flight
Louis Ble

Leon Delagrange in Bleriot XI 16 at the Reims Meeting
Leon Delagrange in Ble

Louis Bleriot in a Bleriot XI at the Reims Meeting
Louis Ble

An RFC Bleriot XI
An RFC Ble

Jan Olieslaegers in his Bleriot XI at Oran Algiers
Jan Olieslaegers in his Ble

Bleriot XI 16 December 1909
Ble

Mr Morisons Bleriot XI at the Prudential Garage King Street
Mr Morisons Ble

Bleriot XI 1909
Ble

The cross-Channel Bleriot XI at the Salon Aeronautique
The cross-Channel Ble

The cross-Channel Bleriot XI on display
The cross-Channel Ble

Louis Bleriot flying his Bleriot XI
Louis Ble

The Bleriot XI showing its flotation cylinder
The Ble

Louis Bleriot starting his cross-Channel flight
Louis Ble

Bleriot IX 1909
Ble

Bleriot VIII ter after a crash September 1908
Ble

Bleriot VIII ter September 1908
Ble

Bleriot VIII bis 1908
Ble

Bleriot VIII bis July / September 1908
Ble

Bleriot VIII bis at Issy-les-Moulineaux on 6 July 1908
Ble

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"Bleriot: Pioneering Aviation Across Land and Sea" Step back in time to witness the remarkable journey of Bleriot, a name synonymous with aviation history. From the iconic dinner hosted by Alexander Duckham at the prestigious Savoy Hotel, where dreams took flight, to Bleriot's groundbreaking Channel crossing that forever changed the course of human achievement. In 1906, Bleriot III floatplane gracefully soared above Lac d'Enghien, showcasing its innovative design and pushing boundaries beyond imagination. The two-seat monoplane collaboration with Bentfield Hucks further solidified Bleriot's reputation as an engineering genius. Witnessing the awe-inspiring sight of the Bleriot-Voisin float glider taking off from Seine was nothing short of magical - a testament to human ingenuity and determination. M Salmet fearlessly piloted a Bleriot XI over Scarborough, leaving spectators breathless with every daring maneuver. Jeffrey Quill found himself in the cockpit of a Blriot XI belonging to Sh?, capturing hearts as he embraced the thrill and freedom only aviation could offer. It was this very aircraft that witnessed England's first aerial post - an extraordinary moment etched into history forever. On October 31st, 1908, Louis Bleriot embarked on his monumental Toury to Artenay flight aboard one of his masterpieces. This courageous endeavor showcased not only his unwavering spirit but also marked another milestone for aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Bask in nostalgia as you explore rare glimpses into early 1900s through captivating images featuring various facets of Bleriot's legacy. A visionary ahead of his time, Louis Bleriot revolutionized air travel and left an indelible mark on humanity's quest for exploration. Join us on this enchanting journey through time as we celebrate the brilliance and audacity encapsulated within each chapter of "Bleriot.