On July 25, 1909, Frenchman Louis Bleriot flew from Calais to Dover. His success is credited with turning flight from an eccentric pastime into a serious pursuit. tags Louis Bleriot International Flight pilots airplaneHundreds of pilots in modern and antique airplanes are crossing the English Channel today to mark 100 years since the first over-water, international airplane flight. Related picked by Bingo 4 months ago |
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