Slartibartfast 153 Posted July 25, 2014 In 1909 Louis Bleriot makes the world a little bit smaller. He flew his monoplane across the English Channel from France to England a short hop to what is done nowadays. This was the first flight across the channel in a heavier than air machine. The Man http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Bl%C3%A9riot The Machine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bl%C3%A9riot_XI 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexx_Luthor 57 Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks for reminding me. I have to get the DVD Those Magnificent Men in their Flying MachinesCzhec out the link... ::AircraftThe film is notable for reproductions of 1910-era aircraft, including a triplane, monoplanes, biplanes and also Horatio Phillips's 20-winged multiplane from 1904.[18] Wheeler insisted on...:: I have Bleriot XI book pubbed out by Nat Air~n~Space Museum. Also, Taube Dove of War pubbed up by Historical Aviation Album. Two great mono~planes. They may be available at teh amazon, the books not the planes. If so, maybe do a review in the book thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
