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Famous aviators, cover of L Illustration, 4 September 1909
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Famous aviators, cover of L Illustration, 4 September 1909
Famous aviators, cover of L Illustration, 4 September 1909. Aviators present at the Grande semaine d aviation de la Champagne, the worlds first aviation meeting, held at Betheny from 22 to 29 August 1909. The event attracted a million spectators. Depicted are Andre Fournier, Ferdinand Ferber (1862-1909), Henri Rougier (1876-1956), Louis Charles Breguet (1880-1955), Etienne Bunau-Varilla (1890-1961), Roger Sommer (1877-1965), Leon Delagrange (1872-1910), Glenn Curtiss (1878-1930), Paul Tissandier (1881-1945), Louis Paulhan (1883-1963), Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), Charles de Lambert (1865-1944), Henri Farman (1874-1958), Eugene Lefebvre (1878-1909) and Hubert Latham (1883-1912)
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This print showcases the famous aviators who participated in the Grande semaine d aviation de la Champagne, a groundbreaking aviation meeting held in Betheny from 22 to 29 August 1909. The event drew an astounding one million spectators, highlighting the immense public interest and excitement surrounding early flight. In this group portrait, we see a remarkable gathering of pioneering individuals who pushed the boundaries of human achievement in aviation. Among them are Andre Fournier, Ferdinand Ferber, Henri Rougier, Louis Charles Breguet, Etienne Bunau-Varilla, Roger Sommer, Leon Delagrange, Glenn Curtiss, Paul Tissandier, Louis Paulhan, Louis Bleriot, Charles de Lambert, Henri Farman, Eugene Lefebvre, and Hubert Latham. Each aviator exudes a sense of heroism and determination as they proudly don their headgear and pose for this historic image. Their collective presence represents not only their individual accomplishments but also symbolizes the spirit of innovation that defined this era. Published on the cover of L Illustration on 4 September 1909, this photograph captures a significant moment in history when these brave men captured global attention with their daring feats. It serves as a testament to their courage and perseverance while inspiring future generations to reach for new heights. The print collector has preserved this iconic image for us to admire today—a reminder of how these aviators forever changed our world through their extraordinary contributions to aviation.
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