Aviation History - July 25, 1909 - Blériot makes the first flight across the English Channel

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 22:26:12 -0400

On July 25, 1909 Louis Blériot flies his heavier-than-air aircraft, the Blériot XI, across the English Channel. This achievement is one of the most famous accomplishments of the pioneer era of aviation, and not only won Blériot a lasting place in history but also assured the future of his aircraft manufacturing business. The event caused a major reappraisal of the importance of aviation; the English newspaper The Daily Express led its story of the flight with the headline "Britain is no longer an Island."

Response by SPC Thomas Baldwin made Jul 25 at 2015 10:32 PM

SPC Thomas Baldwin — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 22:32:04 -0400

Aviation had to fight to win recognition as a real transportation venue as the maritime leaders tryed to shadow it as just a fad and not practical. Especially in aviation infancy.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jul 25 at 2015 11:22 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 23:22:12 -0400

Very nice, CW3 Private RallyPoint Member!