Semaine Collection

Flying at Cannes
Grande Semaine d Aviation at Cannes, on the Cote d Azur - watching a biplane fly over the bay

Henri Farman winning the Grand Prix of two thousand pounds for the longest flight of 112 miles in a Farman III Biplane
693725 Henri Farman winning the Grand Prix of two thousand pounds for the longest flight of 112 miles in a Farman III Biplane at The Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne, Reims

Three Parisian fashion statements seen in the Paddock for La Grane Semaine at the Deauville Races, 1927 - Fanny Ward in a coat trimmed with fox

Hubert Latham, Henry Farman and Roger Sommer at Riems
Hubert Latham in his Antoinette IV, with Henry Farman in his Farman III biplane and roger Sommer, also flying a Farmn III at the Grande Semaine d Aviation de la Champagne, held near Reims in France

Henri Farman Winning The Grand Prix Of Two Thousand Pounds For The Longest Flight Of 112 Miles In A Farman Iii Biplane At The Grande Semaine D aviation De La Champagne, Reims, France In 1909

Henri Rougier in a Voisin at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt

Preparing for Flight
Preparing a biplane for flight at the Semaine d Aviation, Nantes (France) : this kind of air show is repeated throughout France, attracting immense public interest. Date: 14-21 August 1910

Cartoon, The Wife of a Soldier, WW1
Cartoon, The Wife of a Soldier - And you, who never wanted to carry anything! Possibly drawn for the French magazine La Vie Parisienne

Programme of the Grande Semaine DAviation de la Champagne
Cover of the programme of the Grande Semaine DAviation de la Champagne

Hans Grade in a Grade monoplane at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt

Jacques Balsan in a Bleriot XI
Jacques Balsan in a Ble

Hauvette-Michelin, a nephew of the famous tyre manufacturers Michelin Freres, on an Antoinette VII at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910

An Antoinette at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt

A Voisin flies over a Farman at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt

A Voisin at the Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt

The Grande Semaine dAviation meeting held at Heliopolis near Cairo, February 1910. Organised by the Aero Club of Egypt, this early notable week-long event attracted 13 entrants - including

1917 Semaine de la Charente Infre. Marianne in French Revolutionary dress carrying and beating a drum. Date 1917

Aviation competition at Rheims, 1909, Farman, Latham & Paulh
Page from the Bystander reporting on the record flights made at Rheims Aviation Meeting in 1909. showing the winner, Henri Farman who flew 116 miles in 3 hours, 4 minutes

Aviation Week 1910
Programme cover for the Grande Semaine d Aviation de la Champagne, July 1910 (Great Aviation Week) featuring aircraft over Reims cathedral Date: 1910

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"Semaine: A Celebration of Aviation Achievements and Fashion Statements" Flying at Cannes, the prestigious Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne showcased not only groundbreaking aviation feats but also Parisian fashion statements that left spectators in awe. Among the notable aviators present were Hubert Latham, Henry Farman, and Roger Sommer at Riems, preparing for their daring flights. These pioneers pushed the boundaries of flight with their innovative aircraft designs. Even amidst the chaos of World War I, a captivating cartoon titled "The Wife of a Soldier" depicted the resilience and hope found during such trying times. It served as a reminder that even in darkness, humanity can find solace through art. Henri Farman's remarkable achievement at Reims cannot be overlooked; he won The Grand Prix Of Two Thousand Pounds for his record-breaking 112-mile flight in a Farman III Biplane during this unforgettable Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne event in 1909. Another standout moment was Henri Rougier's breathtaking display in a Voisin aircraft. His skillful maneuvers captivated audiences and solidified his place among aviation legends. The programme itself was meticulously curated to showcase various aspects of aviation excellence. From Hans Grade's impressive monoplane to Jacques Balsan's daring flights on a Bleriot XI, every moment was filled with excitement and anticipation. Notably, Hauvette-Michelin played an essential role by providing crucial support to these pioneering aviators throughout Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne. Their dedication ensured that these events could continue pushing boundaries year after year. Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne brought together extraordinary achievements in flight alongside iconic fashion moments from Parisian runways. This celebration of human ingenuity continues to inspire generations as we reach new heights in aviation history.