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Lambert over Paris
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Lambert over Paris
Le comte de Lambert makes the first aeroplane flight over Paris, rounding the Tour d Eiffel in this Wright biplane
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Bi Plane Comte Lambert Makes Rounding Wright
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In this historic photograph, the Comte de Lambert, a renowned French aviator, makes the first aeroplane flight over Paris, circling the iconic Tour Eiffel in a Wright biplane. The image, captured in October 1909, marks a significant milestone in the early history of aviation. The Comte de Lambert, whose real name was Charles de Lambert, was a wealthy aristocrat and an adventurous spirit. He had a deep fascination for the new technology of flight and was determined to be among the first to experience it. In this photograph, he is seen soaring above the City of Lights, the Tour Eiffel standing proudly below him. The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are credited with inventing the world's first successful motor-operated airplane, the Wright Flyer, in 1903. By 1909, their aircraft had evolved significantly, making longer and more daring flights possible. The Comte de Lambert was one of the first Europeans to fly in a Wright biplane, and his flight over Paris was a major public relations coup for the Wright brothers and aviation as a whole. The photograph captures the excitement and wonder of this groundbreaking moment in transport history. The Tour Eiffel, which had only been completed a few years earlier, serves as a symbol of Parisian innovation and progress. The Comte de Lambert's daring flight over the city's most famous landmark was a testament to the limitless potential of human ingenuity and the power of the wind beneath one's wings. This image, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a rare and valuable document of a pivotal moment in aviation history. It captures the spirit of adventure and the thrill of discovery that defined the early days of flight. The Comte de Lambert's flight over Paris in 1909 marked the beginning of a new era in transportation and opened up a world of possibilities for the future.
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