The cross-Channel Bleriot XI at the Salon Aeronautique

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The cross-Channel Bleriot XI at the Salon Aeronautique

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Aeronautique Bleriot Channel Salon

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This photograph captures the historic moment when Louis Blériot's Bleriot XI aircraft, registration number AEA, taxis on the shores of Boulogne-sur-Mer in France, marking the successful completion of the first solo, non-stop flight across the English Channel on July 25, 1909. Blériot's achievement, which took place at the height of the aviation boom, was a groundbreaking milestone in aviation history. The Bleriot XI, a single-seat, biplane design, was a testament to Blériot's engineering prowess and his relentless pursuit of aviation innovation. Its lightweight construction, efficient wing design, and powerful engine enabled it to cover the 21.6-mile (34.8 km) distance between England and France in just 37 minutes and 30 seconds. The image was taken at the Salon Aeronautique, an annual aviation exhibition held in Paris, which showcased the latest advancements in aviation technology. The Salon served as a platform for pioneers like Blériot to display their creations and demonstrate their capabilities to a growing audience of aviation enthusiasts. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, capturing the excitement and anticipation surrounding the early days of aviation. The Bleriot XI's historic flight not only paved the way for further advancements in aircraft design but also fueled the public's fascination with flight and the limitless possibilities it held for transportation and exploration.

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