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Louis Bleriot crosses English Channel by air in 1909

The first ever flight across the English Channel by French aviator Louis Blériot on 25th July 1909. Relying on a 25-horsepower Anzani engine to power its 22-mile journey, the Blériot XI carried Louis across the Channel to win 1000 pounds in prize money.

Footage of Louis Bleriot taking off at the start of the channel crossing, sat in cockpit. Engine started by engineer. Takes off and heads out to sea.

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Wow
anonymous | 04/09/2009 07:54:35
Gotta to admit they know how to take some serious risks back then.