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Lieutenant Collot, a French military aviator, successfully flies beneath the Tour Eiffel, Paris : unfortunately he then hits a cable and dies in the subsequent crash. Date: 1926
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Lieutenant Collot, a French military aviator, successfully flies beneath the Tour Eiffel, Paris : unfortunately he then hits a cable and dies in the subsequent crash. Date: 1926
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In this haunting print from 1926, Lieutenant Collot, a daring French military aviator, can be seen successfully flying beneath the iconic Tour Eiffel in Paris. The image captures the thrill and danger of early aviation as Collot fearlessly navigates his aircraft through the narrow space between the tower's legs.
Tragically, moments after this exhilarating feat, disaster strikes as Collot's plane collides with a cable, sending him plummeting to his untimely death in a fiery crash. The stark contrast between triumph and tragedy is palpable in this poignant moment frozen in time.
Lieutenant Collot's fatal accident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks that early aviators faced as they pushed the boundaries of flight. His bravery and skill are evident in his successful maneuver under one of the world's most recognizable landmarks, making his sudden demise all the more heartbreaking.
As we gaze upon this historic photograph, we are reminded of both the excitement and peril that accompanied early aviation pioneers like Lieutenant Collot. May his memory live on as a testament to those who dared to dream of soaring through the skies against all odds.
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