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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
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This photograph captures the daring exploits of Bentfield Charles Hucks, the first English pilot to achieve the death-defying maneuver of looping the loop in a Bleriot monoplane, circa 1913. The Tornado, as Hucks' aircraft was affectionately named, is seen gracefully hovering above the ground, its sleek wings outstretched and wheels touching down momentarily before lifting back into the sky. The serene landscape of grassy fields, quaint houses, and a distant church tower provide a stark contrast to the exhilarating scene unfolding in the sky. The 1910s were a time of pioneering aviation, as brave pioneers like Hucks pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible in flight. The Bleriot monoplane, designed by the French aviation pioneer Louis Bleriot, was a revolutionary aircraft for its time, with its lightweight construction and streamlined design making it one of the most advanced and maneuverable planes of the era. Hucks' loop-the-loop stunt took place at the Shoreham Aerodrome in Sussex, England, and marked a significant milestone in the history of aviation. The image of The Tornado, with its distinctive biplane wings and distinctive red and white livery, has become an iconic symbol of the early days of flight and the daring spirit of its pioneers.
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