Bleriot Collection (page 3)

Lieutenant De Malherbe, early aviator
Lieutenant De Malherbe, early French aviator and pioneer. 1911

Captain Georges Bellenger, early aviator
Captain Georges Bellenger (1878-1977), early aviator and pioneer who flew a Bleriot plane in 1911, and during WW1 served with the French 6th Army as an aviation officer. 1911

Aero Exhibition 1913
The AERO EXHIBITION at Olympia, London, features actual aircraft and balloons as well as stands for such companies as Bleriot. Date: 1913

BLERIOT / ILZ / 1909
Louis Bleriot in the cockpit of his plane, at the time of his flight across the English Channel Date: 1909

BLERIOT
LOUIS BLERIOT (1872 1936), French aviator, in his flying suit

The Tornado, Bleriot plane of B C Hucks
The Tornado, Bleriot plane of Bentfield Charles Hucks, the first English pilot to loop the loop. Date: circa 1913

Garros, Roland, French pilot in his Bleriot

Bleriot Parasol (side view, on the ground, (running-up))

Bleriot Parasol (forward view, on the ground) of 1548

Bleriot monoplane crosses English Channel
Bleriot monoplane crosses the English Channel, 25 July 1909 -- a written record of the pioneering event. Date: 1909

Guillaume Busson in Bleriot monoplane, Le Havre
French aviator Guillaume Busson in a Bleriot monoplane at Le Havre. Date: circa 1910

Emile Aubrun in Bleriot monoplane
French aviator Emile Aubrun in a Bleriot monoplane, taking part in an air race. Date: circa 1910

Brass lighter with French Bleriot monoplane, WW1
Brass lighter with a French Bleriot monoplane on one side and a French airship on the reverse. Trench Art

The First Channel Flight by Bleriot
Page of pictures charting the successful flight of Louis Bleriot across the Channel from Calais to Dover in forty minutes. Date: 1909

Bleriot Box Kite Biplane
Replica of a Bleriot Box Kite Biplane. Date: early 1900s

Bleriot Photo
LOUIS BLERIOT French aviator and his wife return by train to Paris after his cross-Channel flight, 1909. Date: 1872 - 1936

Blriot 127 / 2
Blriot 127/2

A model of the Nord Griffon at the 12th Louis Blriot Le?
A model of the Nord Griffon at the 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Birdcage walk, London

General Nol Daum, Technical Director, Nord Aviation, de?
General Nol Daum, Technical Director, Nord Aviation, delivers the 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Birdcage walk, London

Prior to the 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959?
Prior to the 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Birdcage walk, London, Sir Arnold Hall, RAeS President 1958-1959

The 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959 at the I?
The 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Birdcage walk, London. The lecture was given by General Nol Daum, Technical Director, Nord Aviation

Guests at the first Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 May 1948?
Guests at the first Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 May 1948 in a lecture hall attached to the Hotel George V, Paris. The first lecture was given by Air Cdre F.R

Jeffrey Quill in the cockpit of the Blriot XI of the Sh?
Jeffrey Quill in the cockpit of the Blriot XI of the Shuttleworth collection at the 1949 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at White Waltham Aerodrome on 8 May

The nose of the Fokker DVII, left, and the Blriot XXVII?
The nose of the Fokker DVII, left, and the Blriot XXVII, centre, of the Nash Collection inside the marquee at the 1954 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at London Airport on 13 June

The 1911 Blriot XXVII of the Nash Collection inside the?
The 1911 Blriot XXVII of the Nash Collection inside the marquee at the 1956 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 July

LOUIS BLERIOT (1872-1936). French engineer and aviator. Receiving a kiss from his wife after landing near Dover, England, at the end of the first successful heavier-than-air flight over the English

Sprung Load Bleriot
A Bleriot aeroplane, piloted by Adolphe Pegoud, which stops and starts in mid-air by using wire sprung between two posts at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Fly Over
George Barness Bleriot-based Humber flies over Claude Grahame-Whites Farman at Brooklands, near London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Watching Pegoud
Spectators watching Adolphe Pegoud flying a strengthened Bleriot plane upside-down at Brooklands near London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Goupy II
8th April 1910: A Goupy II biplane built by Ambroise Goupy in collaboration with Mario Calderara in Bleriots shop. Aeroplane Album - Vol 3 Page 68 (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bleriot Take Off
May 1911: A Bleriot monoplane flown by Gustave Hamel leaving Brooklands for Brighton. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Stunt Plane
25th September 1913: The Bleriot monoplane used by Pegoud when he flew upside down at Brooklands Motor Racing circuit. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Conneaus Return
Lt. Jean Conneau (of the French Army), who raced as Andre Beaumont, wins the Daily Mail £ 10, 000 Air Race in his Gnome powered Bleriot XI at Brooklands

North Yorkshire, Filey Sands - Bleriot Light Type Monoplane (likely to have been) of Robert Blackburn, a pioneer of powered flight in the area. Date: circa 1910

Bleriots landing at Dover after his cross-channel flight
Louis Bleriot (1872-1936) lands at Dover after his cross-channel flight on 25th July 1909. Date: 1909

Front view of a Bleriot military monoplane with triple wheels and a glass window. Photograph, 1911
BLERIOT MONOPLANE, 1911. Front view of a Bleriot military monoplane with triple wheels and a glass window. Photograph, 1911

American aviator. Photographed in the cockpit of her Bleriot monoplane, 1911
HARRIET QUIMBY (1875-1912). American aviator. Photographed in the cockpit of her Bleriot monoplane, 1911

French postage stamp honoring inventor and engineer Louis Bleriots flight across the English channel in 1909
POSTAGE STAMP: BLERIOT. French postage stamp honoring inventor and engineer Louis Bleriots flight across the English channel in 1909

American aviatrix. Photographed in the cockpit of her Bleriot monoplane, 1911
HARRIET QUIMBY (1875-1912). American aviatrix. Photographed in the cockpit of her Bleriot monoplane, 1911

French engineer and pioneer aviator. Bleriot in his workshop, 14 July 1909
LOUIS BLERIOT (1872-1936). French engineer and pioneer aviator. Bleriot in his workshop, 14 July 1909

Monoplane flown by Louis Bleriot across the English Channel, 25 July 1909
BLERIOTs PLANE, 1909. Monoplane flown by Louis Bleriot across the English Channel, 25 July 1909

A Bleriot at the second marker, Aerial derby, Hendon
A BlÚ▓®ot at the second marker, Aerial derby, Hendon, June 1912

A Bleriot at the first marker, Aerial derby, Hendon
A BlÚ▓®ot at the first marker, Aerial derby, Hendon, June 1912

The International Correspondence Schools Bleriot monoplane
The International Correspondence Schools BlÚ▓®ot monoplane, flown round the country on their behalf by Mr Slack in 1912, and presented to Col Seely at the War Office in 1913 for military use

Bleriot XI
BlÚ▓®ot XI

Re-assembly of a Caudron G3 for the British government by the Ble

Samuel Cody talking to Louis Bleriot
Samuel Cody talking to Louis Ble

The Deputation to Col Seeley headed by Lord Desborough
The Deputation to Col Seeley, headed by Lord Desborough, which presented the Government with a 50hp Gnome-Ble

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"Bleriot: Pioneering Aviation Across Land and Sea" Step back in time to witness the remarkable journey of Bleriot, a name synonymous with aviation history. From the iconic dinner hosted by Alexander Duckham at the prestigious Savoy Hotel, where dreams took flight, to Bleriot's groundbreaking Channel crossing that forever changed the course of human achievement. In 1906, Bleriot III floatplane gracefully soared above Lac d'Enghien, showcasing its innovative design and pushing boundaries beyond imagination. The two-seat monoplane collaboration with Bentfield Hucks further solidified Bleriot's reputation as an engineering genius. Witnessing the awe-inspiring sight of the Bleriot-Voisin float glider taking off from Seine was nothing short of magical - a testament to human ingenuity and determination. M Salmet fearlessly piloted a Bleriot XI over Scarborough, leaving spectators breathless with every daring maneuver. Jeffrey Quill found himself in the cockpit of a Blriot XI belonging to Sh?, capturing hearts as he embraced the thrill and freedom only aviation could offer. It was this very aircraft that witnessed England's first aerial post - an extraordinary moment etched into history forever. On October 31st, 1908, Louis Bleriot embarked on his monumental Toury to Artenay flight aboard one of his masterpieces. This courageous endeavor showcased not only his unwavering spirit but also marked another milestone for aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Bask in nostalgia as you explore rare glimpses into early 1900s through captivating images featuring various facets of Bleriot's legacy. A visionary ahead of his time, Louis Bleriot revolutionized air travel and left an indelible mark on humanity's quest for exploration. Join us on this enchanting journey through time as we celebrate the brilliance and audacity encapsulated within each chapter of "Bleriot.