Bleriot Collection

Dinner given by Alexander Duckham at the Savoy Hotel honouring Louis Ble

Bleriot crosses the Channel
First air crossing of the English Channel by Louis Bleriot : over the open sea

Bleriot III 1906 floatplane
Ble

M Salmet flying a Bleriot XI at Scarborough
M. Salmet flying a Ble

Louis Bleriot about to make the first successful flight across the English Channel, 1909. French aviator Bleriot (1872-1936)

Bleriot monoplane used by the British army, 1914. This aircraft was essentially the same as the one in which Louis Bleriot made the first successful flight across the English Channel in 1909

Bleriot two-seat monoplane with Bentfield Hucks
BlÚ▓®ot two-seat monoplane with Bentfield Hucks in the front cockpit

Bleriot III 1906 floatplane on the Lac dEnghien
Ble

Bleriot-Voisin float glider shortly after launch on the Sein
Ble

Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover after crossing the English Channel from Les
530322 Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover after crossing the English Channel from Les Boraques near Calais, France

Bleriot flight, Toury to Artenay, 31st October 1908

Louis Bleriot flight from Toury to Artenay on 31st October 1908

Bleriot, early 1900s

Bleriot plane

Bleriot and Shackleton and others at lunch at the Savoy Hotel, London

Bleriot and Shackleton and others at a dinner at the Savoy Hotel in London

Bleriot Parasol Monoplane early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Filey Bleriot Aeroplane early 1900s

1909 - Paul de Lesseps in a Bleriot Monoplane
Doncaster Race Course First Aviation Meeting in October 1909 - Paul de Lesseps in a Bleriot Monoplane

Bleriot biplane at the Graham White Flying School Hendon

Bleriot biplane at the Grahame White Flying School in Hendon early 1900s

Bleriot XI number 14 (G-AANG)
Bleriot XI number 14 (msn 14, registered G-AANG in 1981), of the Shuttleworth Trust, at the 50th anniversary of the Central Flying School's formation, on 7 July 1962

Tribute to Louis Bleriot (oil on canvas, 1914-1917)
LRI4614239 Tribute to Louis Bleriot (oil on canvas, 1914-1917) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Grenoble

Tribute to Bleriot by Robert Delaunay (1885-1941)
LSE4076250 Tribute to Bleriot by Robert Delaunay (1885-1941). by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Bleriot crossing the Channel, 25 July 1909 (colour litho)
5212675 Bleriot crossing the Channel, 25 July 1909 (colour litho) by Delaspre, H. (fl.1894-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bleriot crossing the Channel, 25 July 1909)

Bleriot, Aeronaute (coloured photo)
975039 Bleriot, Aeronaute (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bleriot, Aeronaute)

New Year card with a plane (colour litho)
3096263 New Year card with a plane (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year card with a plane. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Pochoir print, Meeting de Champagne, Bleriot monoplane, Gnome engine, Bosch magneto, 392 kilometre distance in 5 hours and 3 minutes. Date: 1910

Louis Bleriot (1872-1936) Crossing the English Channel; Bleriot traversant la Manche
1769945 Louis Bleriot (1872-1936) Crossing the English Channel; Bleriot traversant la Manche, 1909 (colour lithograph) by Montaut

Louis Bleriot and wife after cross-Channel flight
Louis Bleriot, legendary pioneer aviator, with his wife Alice and a large crowd of spectators, posing with his aircraft after making the first ever aeroplane flight across the English Channel

Louis Bleriot XI Bleriot with whom he crossed the Channel
GIA4735326 Louis Bleriot XI Bleriot with whom he crossed the Channel by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Bleriot XI Bleriot with whom he crossed the Channel)

Alfred Leblanc winning the Circuit de l Est air race in France (colour litho)
2779641 Alfred Leblanc winning the Circuit de l Est air race in France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Nouveau Colosse De Rhodes, Bleriot, 25 July 1909 (litho)
1095025 Le Nouveau Colosse De Rhodes, Bleriot, 25 July 1909 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Nouveau Colosse De Rhodes, Bleriot, 25 July 1909)

The aviator Count Jacques de Lesseps proclaimed a great chief by the Iroquois at Montreal (colour litho)
2782450 The aviator Count Jacques de Lesseps proclaimed a great chief by the Iroquois at Montreal (colour litho) by French School

French aviator Louis Bleriots aircraft after landing at Dover having made the first successful powered flight across
6014971 French aviator Louis Bleriots aircraft after landing at Dover having made the first successful powered flight across the English Channel, 25 July 1909 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Bleriot XI 8, undergoing repair after landing Aux Vaches (among the cows - the French term for landing away from an airfield) Date: circa 1910

Bleriot 71 four engined bomber, one of a series of similar aircraft produced by Bleriot from 1916. Early in its flight test program an incident during landing, on 15 May 1918

LINDBERGH / BLERIOT
Lindbergh is greeted in Paris by French aviator Louis Bleriot (1872-1936) Date: 1927

The Edwards Rhomboidal biplane, c1911, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Edwards Rhomboidal biplane, c1911, (1935). The Edwards Rhomboidal was an unusually shaped early British aircraft designed by E.W. Edwards. It was tested at Brooklands in 1911

Mr Delagranges Bleriot XI Monoplane Ready for Flight a?
Mr Delagranges Bleriot XI Monoplane Ready for Flight at the First Aviation Meeting Held in England at Doncaster, UK from 15th to 23rd October 1909 with a banner for the Womens Aerial League Date: 1909

Mr Delagranges Bleriot XI Monoplane Descending at the ?
Mr Delagranges Bleriot XI Monoplane Descending at the First Aviation Meeting Held in England at Doncaster, UK from 15th to 23rd October 1909 Date: 1909

Bleriot XI / 11
A Painting of Louis Bleriot Landing the Bleriot XI Monoplane on Northfall Meadow, Dover, UK, at the End of the First Crossing of the English Channel on Sunday 25th July 1909 by the Artist J

Adolphe Pegoud and Louis Bleriot, French aviators, Brooklands, Surrey, 1913
Adolphe Pe goud and Louis Bleriot, French aviators, Brooklands, Surrey, 1913. Adolphe Ce lestin Pe goud (1889-1915) was a test pilot for Bleriot (1872-1936)

The conqueror of the Channel: Louis Bleriot, 1909 (1933). Artist: Flight Photo
The conqueror of the Channel: Louis Bleriot, 1909 (1933). Louis Charles Joseph Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, inventor and engineer

Advertisement for Bleriot headlamps, c1905. Artist: Philippe Chapellier
Advertisement for Bleriot headlamps, c1905

Louis Bleriot on his way to the Savoy Hotel, London, 25 July 1909. French aviator Bleriot (1872-1936) passes cheering crowds after making the first successful powered flight across the Engliah

Louis Bleriot on the pier at Dover after his flight across the English Channel, 25 July 1909. French aviator Bleriot (1872-1936)

Hubert Latham prepares to take off after Louis Bleriot, near Calais, France, 25 July 1909. Flying an Antoinette aircraft, French aviator Hubert Latham (1883-1912)

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"Bleriot: Pioneering Aviation Across Land and Sea" Step back in time to witness the remarkable journey of Bleriot, a name synonymous with aviation history. From the iconic dinner hosted by Alexander Duckham at the prestigious Savoy Hotel, where dreams took flight, to Bleriot's groundbreaking Channel crossing that forever changed the course of human achievement. In 1906, Bleriot III floatplane gracefully soared above Lac d'Enghien, showcasing its innovative design and pushing boundaries beyond imagination. The two-seat monoplane collaboration with Bentfield Hucks further solidified Bleriot's reputation as an engineering genius. Witnessing the awe-inspiring sight of the Bleriot-Voisin float glider taking off from Seine was nothing short of magical - a testament to human ingenuity and determination. M Salmet fearlessly piloted a Bleriot XI over Scarborough, leaving spectators breathless with every daring maneuver. Jeffrey Quill found himself in the cockpit of a Blriot XI belonging to Sh?, capturing hearts as he embraced the thrill and freedom only aviation could offer. It was this very aircraft that witnessed England's first aerial post - an extraordinary moment etched into history forever. On October 31st, 1908, Louis Bleriot embarked on his monumental Toury to Artenay flight aboard one of his masterpieces. This courageous endeavor showcased not only his unwavering spirit but also marked another milestone for aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Bask in nostalgia as you explore rare glimpses into early 1900s through captivating images featuring various facets of Bleriot's legacy. A visionary ahead of his time, Louis Bleriot revolutionized air travel and left an indelible mark on humanity's quest for exploration. Join us on this enchanting journey through time as we celebrate the brilliance and audacity encapsulated within each chapter of "Bleriot.