Alberto Santos-Dumonts airship No. 14 on the sands at Trouville, France. From

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Alberto Santos-Dumonts airship No. 14 on the sands at Trouville, France. From

Alberto Santos-Dumonts airship No. 14 on the sands at Trouville, France. From La Vie au Grand Air, Paris, 1 September 1905. Dirigible Steerable Aviation Aeronautics

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1905 Aeronautics Airship Aviation Dirigible Grand Halftone Paris Sands September Alberto Santos Dumont Steerable Trouville

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the early days of aviation, specifically to September 1905 in Trouville, France. The photograph showcases Alberto Santos-Dumont's remarkable airship No. 14 resting gracefully on the sandy shores. As we gaze at this historical moment frozen in time, we can't help but marvel at the ingenuity and courage it took to pioneer steerable aviation. The image captures the essence of adventure and innovation as Santos-Dumont's airship stands tall against a backdrop of endless possibilities. Its sleek design and intricate details are a testament to human determination and progress in the field of aeronautics. Published in La Vie au Grand Air magazine, this halftone print serves as a reminder that even over a century ago, dreams were being realized through flight. It transports us back to an era when flying was still considered an extraordinary feat rather than routine travel. As we admire this photograph from Universal Images Group (UIG), let us appreciate not only the technological advancements made by Santos-Dumont but also his significant contribution towards shaping modern aviation history. Let our imagination soar with him as he defied gravity and explored new horizons above Trouville's picturesque sands on that fateful day in September 1905.

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