Worlds oldest aircraft

[Ian]

A few days ago I went to Duxford Airshow, near Cambridge in the UK. We saw this 1909 Blériot XI in the hanger, which was amazing in itself... a 100 year old aircraft:

Even better was that this is the oldest airworthy aircraft in existance!

Later on that day it took to the skies, which was a sight worth seeing

 

[Satchmo Bevins]

Looks safe!!! :top:


It would have been a hell of a time to be alive back then. Except for the "no computers" part.

 

[Ian]

Yep, that pilot has some balls! It was so easily buffeted by the wind, but it looked great fun to fly.

 

[BetaMan]

Awesome! That is so cool! Yes, it does look fun to fly. haha.

 

[Ian]

I forgot to mention, this aircraft flew over the English channel just a couple of weeks later! That would take some balls in an aircraft like this!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/8169287.stm

I know it's a late update to the post, but I just noticed it on the news again.

 

[olg207]

wow, I heard about that on the news, but seeing those photos makes you think, how did the plane manage it, one of mans best inventions along with the computer.

 

[Veedaz]

Very nice photos Ian :top: