Bleriot Xii, 1909
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Bleriot Xii, 1909
The Bleriot XII at Reims
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The Bleriot XIIs soaring through the skies above Reims, France in 1909, represents a pivotal moment in the history of aviation. In this photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, we witness Louis Blériot's iconic monoplane, the Bleriot XI, taking flight for the first time in front of a crowd of onlookers. The Bleriot XI, also known as the Bleriot XII, was a significant advancement in aviation technology, featuring a monocoque fuselage, a single-wing design, and a pusher propeller. Louis Blériot, a pioneering French aviator, designed and built the Bleriot XI in response to the Aéro-Club de France's challenge to build a lightweight aircraft that could fly a circular course of 60 meters in diameter, take off and land within 30 meters, and carry a passenger for 10 kilometers. Blériot successfully met these requirements, and on October 25, 1909, he took off from Reims-Précy airfield, marking the first time an aircraft had flown a circular course in a public demonstration. This photograph captures the excitement and wonder of that historic moment, as the Bleriot XI, with Blériot at the controls, ascends into the clear blue sky. The image is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of Blériot and the early pioneers of aviation, who pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible and opened the door to a new era of transportation and exploration.
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