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How aeronauts are welcomed in France (colour litho)
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How aeronauts are welcomed in France (colour litho)
2779665 How aeronauts are welcomed in France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How aeronauts are welcomed in France. Almost as soon as he has landed his airship City of Cardiff, Welsh aviator Ernest Thompson Willows receives a visit from a tax officer and two policemen. Willows made the first night crossing of the English Channel by air and the first flight from England to France. Comment sont accueillis en France les conquerants de l air. A peine l aeronaute Anglais Willows a-t-il atterri, qu il recoit la visite d un agent du fisc. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 20 November 1910.); © Look and Learn
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This print titled "How aeronauts are welcomed in France" captures the intriguing story of Welsh aviator Ernest Thompson Willows and his reception upon landing his airship, City of Cardiff, in France. The image depicts an official tax officer accompanied by two policemen paying a visit to Willows immediately after his successful flight across the English Channel. The scene highlights the unwelcoming nature of French bureaucracy as they demand payment from the pioneering aviator. Published on November 20,1910, as an illustration for Le Petit Journal, this color lithograph provides a glimpse into the challenges faced by early balloonists and aeronauts. It showcases how even groundbreaking achievements were met with administrative hurdles and financial obligations. The photograph not only portrays the specific encounter between Willows and the French authorities but also symbolizes broader themes such as international cooperation in aviation and cultural differences between nations. It serves as a reminder that progress often comes hand-in-hand with obstacles that pioneers must overcome. Preserved in private collection, this artwork offers us a window into history - capturing both technological advancements in transport and societal attitudes towards new forms of travel during early 20th-century Europe. Through its intricate details and vivid colors, it invites viewers to reflect on the complexities faced by those who dared to conquer new frontiers in aviation.
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