| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antoinette VII |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antoinette VII |
| Aircraft Version: | Antoinette VII |
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| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Paris - Le BourgetMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFPB IATA: LBG Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace |
| Photo Date: | 4 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 444830 |
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The experimental Antoinette VII, a further development of the Antoinette IV, was built specifically to attempt a crossing of the English Channel and claim the Daily Mail prize. Ironically, the Antoinette VII's first flight took place on 25 July 1909, the same day that Louis Blériot succeeded in crossing the channel. On display are the original fuselage and engine, but replica wings and tail unit were fitted after WWII. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 March 2022, and has since been viewed 318 times. |