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Bleriot XI, 1914. Creator: Bleriot Aeronautique
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Bleriot XI, 1914. Creator: Bleriot Aeronautique
Tractor monoplane with one 50-horsepower Gnome seven-cylinder rotary engine. Wing warping laterial control. Castering landing gear. Natural finish overall with black markings. The Bleriot Type XI was designed primarily by Raymond Saulnier, but it was a natural evolution from earlier Bleriot aircraft, and one to which Louis Bleriot himself made substantial contributions. Bleriot achieved immortality in the Type XI on July 25, 1909, when he made the first airplane crossing of the English Channel, covering the 40 km (25 mi) between Calais and Dover in 36 minutes, 30 seconds. The Bleriot XI in the NASM collection was manufactured in 1914 and was powered by a 50-horsepower Gnome rotary engine. The airplane was purchased by the Swiss aviator John Domenjoz, a Bleriot company flight instructor. Domenjoz earned a reputation as one of the eras most celebrated stunt pilots, performing in major European cities and in North and South America through 1916, at which time he returned to France. Following wartime service as a civilian flight instructor both in France and the United States, Domenjoz made one final barnstorming tour with his Bleriot in 1919
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This print showcases the iconic Bleriot XI, a revolutionary aircraft that left an indelible mark in aviation history. Created by Bleriot Aeronautique in 1914, this tractor monoplane features a powerful 50-horsepower Gnome seven-cylinder rotary engine, enabling it to soar through the skies with remarkable speed and agility. Designed primarily by Raymond Saulnier but with significant contributions from Louis Bleriot himself, the Bleriot Type XI represents a natural evolution from earlier Bleriot aircraft. However, its true claim to fame came on July 25,1909 when Louis Bleriot accomplished an extraordinary feat - he became the first aviator to successfully cross the English Channel in an airplane. Covering a distance of 40 kilometers (25 miles) between Calais and Dover in just 36 minutes and 30 seconds, this historic achievement immortalized both Louis Bleriot and his remarkable creation. The particular Bleriot XI featured in this print was manufactured in 1914 and acquired by Swiss aviator John Domenjoz, who also served as a flight instructor for the Bleriot company. Known for his daring stunts and breathtaking performances across major European cities as well as North and South America until 1916, Domenjoz's skills captivated audiences worldwide. After serving as a civilian flight instructor during World War I in France and the United States, Domenjoz embarked on one final barnstorming tour with his beloved Bleriot XI in 1919. This photograph captures not only an exceptional aircraft but also pays tribute to those pioneers who fearlessly pushed boundaries to shape aviation into what it is today.
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