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Andre Beaumont, winner of the Great Air Race
Andre Beaumont of the French Navy, winner of the Great Air Race, also known as the Round Britain Air Race, covering 1000 miles in five days (22-26 July). Twenty pilots took part. There was a cash prize of 10, 000 from the Daily Mail, who sponsored the race, which began and ended at Brooklands in Surrey. Beaumont (real name Lieutenant de Vaisseau Jean Conneau) completed the course in 22 hours 28 minutes in his Bleriot monoplane. The film, Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines (1965), was based around this event."
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Andre Beaumont, the Triumphant Aviator: Winner of the Great Air Race of 1911 This photograph showcases Lieutenant de Vaisseau Jean Conneau, better known as Andre Beaumont, basking in the glory of his remarkable victory in the historic Great Air Race of 1911. Sponsored by the Daily Mail, this groundbreaking competition attracted twenty intrepid pilots who embarked on a grueling 1000-mile journey around the British Isles within a five-day timeframe. The race, also famously known as the Round Britain Air Race, commenced and concluded at the esteemed Brooklands in Surrey. With a cash prize of 10,000 pounds on offer, the competition was as much a test of skill and endurance as it was a celebration of the burgeoning transport and travel revolution. Beaumont, a French Navy officer, completed the arduous course in an impressive 22 hours and 28 minutes aboard his Bleriot monoplane. His triumphant journey set the bar high for future aviation competitions and served as the inspiration for the iconic film, Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines (1965). The image captures the elated Beaumont in the aftermath of his victory, a testament to the indomitable spirit of human innovation and the thrill of early aviation. The Great Air Race of 1911 stands as a pivotal moment in the annals of history, showcasing the courage and determination of its participants and the boundless potential of human ingenuity.
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