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1909 - Paul de Lesseps in a Bleriot Monoplane
Doncaster Race Course First Aviation Meeting in October 1909 - Paul de Lesseps in a Bleriot Monoplane
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Media ID 32359198
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exclusive range of vintage greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating design features an iconic image of Paul de Lesseps from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, taken during the First Aviation Meeting at Doncaster Race Course in October 1909. De Lesseps is boldly depicted in his Bleriot Monoplane, making history as one of the earliest aviators to take flight in the UK. Add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence with this stunning, vintage-inspired card.
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 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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 from 1909 captures the pioneering spirit of early aviation, as Paul de Lesseps takes to the skies in a Bleriot Monoplane at the Doncaster Race Course First Aviation Meeting. The image exudes a sense of adventure and daring, with de Lesseps confidently piloting his aircraft amidst a backdrop of excitement and anticipation.
The Bleriot Monoplane was a marvel of engineering for its time, representing the cutting-edge technology that was revolutionizing air travel in the early 20th century. De Lesseps, an accomplished aviator, appears calm and collected as he navigates the skies above Yorkshire, England, showcasing his skill and expertise in flying such a remarkable machine.
As onlookers gaze up in awe at this incredible spectacle, one can only imagine the thrill and wonder they must have felt witnessing such a feat of human ingenuity. The atmosphere is electric with possibility and potential as de Lesseps demonstrates the boundless capabilities of flight.
This vintage photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how far we have come in terms of aviation technology, while also paying homage to those brave individuals who paved the way for future generations of pilots. It is a snapshot frozen in time that captures both the beauty and danger inherent in early aviation history.
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