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Louis Bleriot, pioneering French aviator, 1909
Louis Bleriot, pioneering French aviator, 1909. Bleriot (1872-1936) made his fortune through manufacturing acetylene headlamps for motor cars but he is famous for being the first person to fly across the English Channel, from Calais to Dover, in his Bleriot type XI 24HP monoplane on 25 July 1909. He later became an aircraft manufacturer and his company built the famous SPAD fighter aircraft which was flown by all the Allied Nations during WWI. A photograph from Album de Photographies, Dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1850-1950, Editions MD, 22 Rue de L Arcade, Paris 8, 1850-1950
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our vintage greeting cards from the Media Storehouse collection. This charming card features an iconic image of Louis Bleriot, the pioneering French aviator who made history in 1909 as the first person to fly across the English Channel. Add a touch of aviation history and nostalgia to your correspondence with this beautifully designed card. Featuring a classic black and white photograph of Bleriot in flight, this card is perfect for aviation enthusiasts or anyone looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their mail. Order yours today and send a piece of history with your message.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the legendary Louis Bleriot, a pioneering French aviator, in 1909. Known for his groundbreaking achievements in aviation, Bleriot made history by becoming the first person to successfully fly across the English Channel from Calais to Dover on July 25th of that year. His remarkable accomplishment was achieved aboard his revolutionary Bleriot type XI 24HP monoplane. Prior to his aviation endeavors, Bleriot had amassed wealth through manufacturing acetylene headlamps for motor cars. However, it was his passion for flight that truly defined him as an icon in the field of aerospace engineering. Following his historic channel crossing, he went on to establish himself as an aircraft manufacturer and played a significant role during World War I by producing the renowned SPAD fighter aircraft used by all Allied Nations. In this photograph taken from Album de Photographies titled "Dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres" we see Bleriot's distinguished face adorned with a mustache. The image also includes a female passenger seated beside him inside a railway carriage window, suggesting their travel or journey together. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of Bleriot's indelible mark on both aviation history and technological innovation. His courage and determination paved the way for future generations of aviators while solidifying France's prominent position within the realm of flight exploration.
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