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Louis Bleriot, French aviator
Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French engineer, aviation pioneer and the first person to make a powered flight across the English Channel. Bleriot made his fortune by patenting a car lamp before beginning aviation experiments in about 1900. He tried a number of different designs before constructing the Type XI, a monoplane (single wing) design. Bleriot flew across the English Channel in the Type XI on 25 July 1909. The flight went from Baraques in France to the English town of Dover and lasted about 30 minutes. Bleriot established a successful aircraft manufacturing company which was eventually nationalised in 1937
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Aviation Aviator Cock Pit Engineer English Channel Flight French Mono Plane Pilot Pioneer Plane Louis Bleriot Mono Chrome
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 24.4cm (8.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the legendary Louis Bleriot, a French aviator who forever changed the course of aviation history. Born in 1872, Bleriot was not only an engineer but also a true pioneer in his field. His groundbreaking achievement came on that fateful day of July 25th, 1909 when he became the first person to successfully make a powered flight across the treacherous English Channel. Before venturing into aviation, Bleriot had already made his mark by patenting a car lamp and amassing great wealth. However, it was his unwavering passion for flight that led him to construct various aircraft designs until he finally perfected the Type XI - an innovative monoplane with a single wing. The photograph captures Bleriot's determined gaze as he sits inside the cockpit of this remarkable machine. It is evident that this daring aviator possessed both courage and determination as he embarked on this historic journey from Baraques in France to Dover in England. Bleriot's monumental achievement not only solidified his place as an aviation icon but also paved the way for future advancements in aircraft manufacturing. In fact, he went on to establish a highly successful company which eventually became nationalized years after his passing in 1936. This extraordinary image serves as a testament to Louis Bleriot's indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication towards pushing boundaries and defying gravity itself.
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