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Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5 Which Broke the World-Record for Speed in September 1922 Coupe Deutsch Entry Eugene Gilbert Date: 1922
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1. Title: "Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5: Shattering the Speed Barrier in 1922" This photograph showcases the Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5, an aeronautical marvel that etched its name in aviation history by breaking the world-record for speed in September 1922. The plane, an entry in the prestigious Coupe Deutsch competition, was piloted by the daring and skilled aviator Eugene Gilbert. The Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5, a biplane with a unique design featuring unequal wings, was a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the early aviation era. With its sleek, streamlined body and powerful engine, it was a force to be reckoned with in the skies. On that fateful day in September, Eugene Gilbert climbed aboard the Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5 with determination and focus. The crowd gathered at the airfield, their hearts pounding with anticipation as they watched the plane take off, its propellers slicing through the air with purpose. As the plane gained altitude, Gilbert pushed the throttle to the limit, coaxing every last ounce of power from the engine. The Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5 roared through the sky, its wings cutting through the air with ease as it approached the speed record. With the wind whipping past him, Gilbert crossed the finish line, his heart pounding in his chest as he realized he had done it. The Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5 had shattered the world-record for speed, cementing its place in aviation history. This photograph captures the essence of that moment, a snapshot of a time when human courage and technological innovation came together to push the boundaries of what was thought possible in flight. The Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5 stands as a symbol of the spirit of adventure and the relentless pursuit of progress that defines the human experience.
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