Historical Aircraft: Blériot XI
A Landmark in Aviation History
The Blériot XI, a French aircraft from the pioneer era of aviation, gained worldwide recognition when Louis Blériot became the first person to fly across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air aircraft on July 25, 1909. This historic flight not only secured Blériot’s place in aviation history but also established the success of his aircraft manufacturing business, influencing the future of early aviation design.
