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The Flying-boat Lieutenant de Vaisseau Paris, February 193
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The Flying-boat Lieutenant de Vaisseau Paris, February 193
Photograph of the 37-ton flying-boat Lieutenant de Vaisseau Paris during public trials on the Etang de Biscarosse in the Landes, France. This machine was claimed to be the largest flying-boat then built, with six engines and a design load of eighty passengers. It was designed for service between France, North Africa and South America
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Claimed Eighty Engines Landes Largest Load Passengers Trials Vaisseau 1935 Designed Etang
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This print captures the impressive 37-ton flying-boat, Lieutenant de Vaisseau Paris, during its public trials on the Etang de Biscarosse in France back in February 1935. This historical machine was hailed as the largest flying-boat of its time, boasting a design load capacity of eighty passengers and powered by six engines.
Designed for service between France, North Africa, and South America, the Lieutenant de Vaisseau Paris represented a significant milestone in aviation history. Its grand size and advanced technology showcased the ingenuity and ambition of early aircraft engineers.
The image evokes a sense of wonder and admiration for this magnificent flying-boat as it glides gracefully over the waters of Etang de Biscarosse. The sleek design and sheer scale of the aircraft are truly awe-inspiring, highlighting an era when aviation was still in its infancy but already pushing boundaries with groundbreaking innovations.
This photograph is not just a snapshot from the past; it is a testament to human determination to conquer the skies and explore new frontiers. The Lieutenant de Vaisseau Paris stands as a symbol of progress and innovation that continues to inspire generations to reach for new heights.
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