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The airship of Pierre and Paul Lebaudy, France, 1903
The airship of Pierre and Paul Lebaudy, France, 1903. The Lebaudy Brothers airship was an attempt by French designers to counter the achievements of Germany, where Count Zeppelin had made tentative flights with his first dirigible in 1900. It was 183 feet long, held 80, 000 cubic feet of gas, and was powered by a 40hp Daimler engine. On 12 November 1904 it succeeded in covering 38 miles from Moisson to the Champ de Mars in Paris in one hour and 41 minutes. Front cover from the magazine La Vie au Grand Air, 19 November 1903
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The Airship of Pierre and Paul Lebaudy, France, 1903: A Symbolic French Response to German Innovation. This print captures the pioneering spirit of the Lebaudy Brothers as they sought to rival Germany's Count Zeppelin in the race for airship supremacy. In an era marked by technological advancements, this magnificent dirigible stood tall at 183 feet long, boasting a capacity of 80,000 cubic feet of gas and propelled by a powerful 40hp Daimler engine. On November 12th, 1904, history was made when this remarkable airship successfully completed a daring journey from Moisson to the Champ de Mars in Paris. Covering an impressive distance of 38 miles in just one hour and forty-one minutes, it showcased the tremendous potential of aviation. This front cover from La Vie au Grand Air magazine on November 19th, 1903 serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. It encapsulates not only the progress made in flight technology but also highlights France's contribution to this exhilarating field. The image portrays two men standing proudly beside their creation – Pierre and Paul Lebaudy themselves – embodying courage and innovation. Against a backdrop that showcases iconic French architecture, this photograph is both an artistic representation and historical documentation capturing a significant moment in time. As we admire this extraordinary piece captured by AccuSoft Inc. , let us celebrate these visionary brothers who dared to dream big amidst fierce competition while leaving behind an enduring legacy
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