siznaudin Posted July 26, 2009 Posted July 26, 2009 July 25th 1909 - Louis Bleriot crossed "La Manche". Although much longer flights had been made by this time, the aerial bridging of Europe and England was seen as a pivotal event in world history.
Coop Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 July 25th 1909 - Louis Bleriot crossed "La Manche". Although much longer flights had been made by this time, the aerial bridging of Europe and England was seen as a pivotal event in world history. Yep- nice to see the event recreated in a genuine machine of the era, too. Although his landing was a considerable improvement on the original.... Now, does anyone know who was the first woman to fly the English channel. And if you have never heard of her, do you know why not...? Coop
siznaudin Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/quimby.htm But - why not heard of, I know not, other than having to plead guilty to a degree of male chauvinism (:redface:)
Coop Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/quimby.htmBut - why not heard of, I know not, other than having to plead guilty to a degree of male chauvinism (:redface:) Well, there is that. But check the date.... anything come to mind that might have swamped the media...? Coop
siznaudin Posted July 28, 2009 Author Posted July 28, 2009 Aaargh! I reckon you've mentioned this in the past, too! DUH! :redface: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/titanic.htm
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