The VanDersarl Blériot: a 1911 airplane homebuilt by teenage brothers
ForHackernews Thursday, November 27, 2025
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The article explores the relationship between Louis Blériot and his mechanic, Georges Védrines, and their role in the historic first flight across the English Channel in a Blériot XI aircraft in 1909. It highlights the collaborative efforts and technical challenges they faced in achieving this groundbreaking aviation milestone.
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