Antoinette VII
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The Antoinette VII was an early French aircraft, flown in 1909.
Antoinette VII example showing seating arrangement for two
Latham's Antoinette VII. This is a 1910 version with 100 hp V-16 engine.
Antoinette VII, 1909
Blériot XI
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The Blériot XI is a French aircraft from the pioneer era of aviation. The first example was used by Louis Blériot to make the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air aircraft, on
Antoinette VII
…As it happened, the Antoinette VII's first flight took place on 25 July 1909, the same day that Louis Blériot succeeded in crossing the channel in his Blériot XI. Undaunted, Latham made the attempt anyway on 27 July. Unfortunately, the result was the same, with Latham making a forced landing this time within…
Thulin A (licence-built Blériot XI)
Blériot XI as first built, with small "teardrop" profile fin on dorsal cabane
Lucien Chauvière, designer of the Integrale propeller for the Blériot XI
Blériot over the English Channel, 25 July 1909