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Caudebec en Caux, France - Monument to Heroes of Latham 47
Caudebec en Caux, France - Monument to the Latham 47 Heroes, who disappeared in the prototype of the Latham 47 in 1928 with Roald Amundsen onboard during a rescue mission to the North Pole in search of Umberto Nobile. The Latham 47 was a French twin-engine flying boat designed and built by Societe Latham & Cie for the French Navy. Date: 1931
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1931 Amundsen Architect Caux Latham Leon Mission Nobile Prototype Rescue Roald Save Sculptor Seaplane Sep15 Twin Engine Umberto 1928 Caudebec
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Caudebec en Caux, France - Monument to the Heroes of Latham 47: A Tribute to Valor and Innovation This evocative photograph captures the Monument to the Heroes of Latham 47, located in the picturesque town of Caudebec en Caux, France. Erected in 1931, the monument stands as a poignant reminder of the tragic events that unfolded in 1928, when the Latham 47, a French twin-engine seaplane designed and built by Societe Latham & Cie for the French Navy, disappeared during a daring rescue mission to the North Pole. The Latham 47, a pioneering flying boat, was piloted by Roald Amundsen, the renowned Norwegian explorer, and carried a crew of 15, including the Italian aviator Umberto Nobile. Their mission was to rescue the survivors of the Italian airship Norge, which had been stranded since May 1928. However, on May 18, 1928, the Latham 47 itself crashed into the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean, taking the lives of Amundsen and six crew members. The monument, designed by the architect Leon Rey and sculpted by Robert Delandre, pays tribute to the heroism and innovation of those who lost their lives during this tragic expedition. The central figure of the monument is a winged Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, symbolizing the spirit of courage and determination that characterized the endeavor. The monument also features a relief depicting the Latham 47 in flight, a poignant reminder of the technological advancements that led to this tragic outcome. This photograph captures the enduring legacy of the Latham 47 and the indomitable human spirit that drove the pioneers of aviation to push the boundaries of what was thought possible. The Monument to the Heroes of Latham 47 stands as a testament to their bravery and their commitment to exploration and innovation.
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