Historical Events tagged with "louis paulhan"
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Louis Paulhan Wins Landmark Air Race
April 28th, 1910 114 years ago
Louis Paulhan, a French aviator, achieved a historic victory in the London's first long-distance air race from London to Manchester. Competing against several other pilots, Paulhan completed the course in approximately 4 hours and 28 minutes, capturing the attention of the public and media. His flight marked a significant milestone in aviation, demonstrating the potential and the excitement of powered flight over long distances in Britain.
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