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Louis Bleriot with Lord Northcliffe at the Savoy
Louis Bleriot (1872 - 1936), French aviator, engineer and inventor and the first person to cross the Channel in an aircraft. Lord Northcliffes paper, the Daily Mail had offered a 1000 prize to whoever could perform this feat. Bleriot beat off two rivals (Hubert Latham and Charles de Lambert) to claim the prize, crossing the 22 mile distance from Calais to Dover in 37 minutes. Bleriot became an instant celebrity and this photograph shows him with Lord Northcliffe (second from left) having a celebratory luncheon at the Savoy, London. Also in the picture are Richard Burton Haldane (Viscount Haldane) Secretary of State for War (far right) and polar explorer, Ernest Shackleton, second from right. Date: 1909
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In this historic photograph, French aviator Louis Bleriot (1872-1936) is seen celebrating his groundbreaking achievement with prominent figures of the time at the Savoy Hotel in London. Bleriot had made headlines by becoming the first person to cross the English Channel in an aircraft, a feat that earned him instant fame and a £1,000 prize offered by Lord Northcliffe's Daily Mail newspaper. The image captures the moment of triumph as Bleriot sits amongst an esteemed group, including Lord Northcliffe (second from left), who had sponsored the daring challenge. Also present are Richard Burton Haldane, Viscount Haldane (far right), the Secretary of State for War, and polar explorer Ernest Shackleton (second from right). The date is 1909, and the atmosphere is one of excitement and accomplishment. Bleriot's successful Channel crossing on July 25, 1909, had beaten off competition from other notable aviators, such as Hubert Latham and Charles de Lambert. His monoplane, the Blériot XI, covered the 22-mile distance from Calais to Dover in just 37 minutes. This remarkable achievement marked a turning point in aviation history and solidified Bleriot's place as a pioneer in the field. The Savoy Hotel, a renowned luxury establishment, provided the perfect setting for this celebratory luncheon. The gathering of these influential figures not only marked the end of an extraordinary achievement but also signified the beginning of a new era in aviation. This photograph is a testament to the spirit of innovation and the determination of those who dared to push the boundaries of what was thought possible.
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