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Latham First Attempt to Cross the English Channel
19 July 1909 Hubert Latham First Attempt to Cross the English Channel in His Antionette IV Monoplane Ended in Ditching in the Sea Due to Engine-Failure, Here Being Rescued by French Navy Sailors from the Torpilleur / Destroyer Harpon - luckily the aircraft did not sink
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1. Title: A Heroic Rescue in the English Channel: Hubert Latham's Perilous First Attempt to Cross the Channel in His Antoinette IV Monoplane (19 July 1909) 2. Description: This photograph captures a pivotal moment in aviation history as French aviator Hubert Latham is rescued from the English Channel after his Antoinette IV monoplane, registration number 40013, encountered engine failure during his daring attempt to cross the Channel. The image, taken by an unknown photographer, vividly portrays the determination and courage of Latham, who became the first person to fly solo across the English Channel from France to England on 25 July 1909, just six days after this harrowing experience. 3. Background: Hubert Latham, a pioneering French aviator, embarked on his historic flight on 19 July 1909, aiming to become the first person to cross the English Channel in an aircraft. Flying his Antoinette IV monoplane, Latham faced numerous challenges during the attempt, including strong winds and engine trouble. Despite these setbacks, he managed to reach the halfway point before his engine failed, forcing him to ditch the plane in the sea. 4. The Rescue: Fortunately, Latham's plane did not sink, and he was quickly rescued by French Navy sailors from the torpilleur (destroyer) Harpon. The photograph shows Latham being lifted onto the ship's deck, a testament to the bravery of both the aviator and the sailors who risked their lives to save him. 5. Significance: This photograph is an essential piece of aviation history, capturing the spirit of adventure and the risks taken by early aviators. It serves as a reminder of the groundbreaking achievements made by Hubert Latham and the pioneers of flight, who paved the way for the development of modern aviation. 6. Copyright: This photograph is available for rights-managed licensing from Mary Evans Prints Online. For more information, please contact Mary Evans Picture Library.
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