BLERIOT (Louis, 1872-1936, French Pioneer Airman, Made the first Aeroplane crossing of the English Channel in his monoplane in 1909)

Marvellous newspaper photo signed and dated, showing him seated, presumably on his plane, wearing his flying jacket and long eared jacket, 5" x 4", framed and glazed, total size 12" x 10", 26th July The picture has been professionally restored and de-acidified to ensure that it will not discolour.

Signed the day after Bleriot's historic crossing of the English Channel from Calais to Dover which had taken place on 25th July. He pilotted the Bleriot XI, a monplane with 28hp engine which he had designed himself and won a prize of £1000 offered by the London Daily Mail.

Item Date:  1909

Stock No:  33199      £1750

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