Blériot, l'impossible traversée

Blériot, l'impossible traversée (2021)

September 20th, 20211h 30min

Documentary, History
80%

Overview

A look back at an incredible challenge that combines human adventure and historic exploit. In 1909, Louis Blériot made the first flight across the English Channel, propelling aviation into the modern era. 110 years on, a team of enthusiasts attempt a mad-cap gamble, to fly a replica Blériot XI.


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