Louis Blériot

A pioneer of aviation at the beginning of the 20th century, Louis Blériot first successfully crossed the English Channel in 1909 aboard his aircraft Blériot XI. We find here images of this historic feat, the testimonies of Mrs Blériot and Louis Blériot (little son of the aviator) around this feat, as well as the preparation of a new attempt in 2009.

Louis Blériot

Madame Blériot parle de l'exploit de son mari, la traversée de la Manche en 1909

Edmond Salis: crossing the English Channel on a Bleriot XI

Louis Blériot about his grandfather’s feat

The crossing of the English Channel by Louis Blériot