Post by account_disabled on Dec 26, 2023 2:17:52 GMT -5
They were witness to a historic moment. In its 95 minute adventure, Rolls recorded two important moments in history. He was the first British person to fly a plane across the English Channel. and was the first pilot to fly roundtrip. between England and France without breaks The flight made headlines and made Rolls a national celebrity. King George V who recently ascended the throne A personal telegram was sent to Rolls that read: “The Queen and I would like to express our heartiest congratulations. For your remarkable flight across the Channel – George Capt.” The Automobile Club of England and France They gave him special awards. and London's famous Madame Tussauds He also began making a wax figure of Rolls, while the aviation magazine Flight Magazine praised his luxurious spirit. and said in praise: Rolls' crossing of the Channel was done 'merely in the name of creating a memory of victory' and was 'not in the least financially motivated', a claim that is likely to irk Rolls.
Some, because he used more than 300,000 pounds sterling of his own money. (present value) on aviation in the first half of 1910 alone, probably because of this news report. which made him sarcastically say, “This is the Telegram Number Data only time I have ever been able to take 10 gallons of fuel in and out of France without having to pay taxes.” Rolls' record-breaking flight came less than a year to the day after Luis Blerio. Rolls stunned the world with his first flight from France to England in July 1909, giving us a glimpse of just how quickly aviation and airplane technology was evolving. Rolls flew round-trip across the Channel in his Wright Flyer. ) designed by Wilbur and Orville Wright (Wilbur and Orville Wright), two brothers who wrote the history of the world's first flight.
By flying through the sky in a machine that was heavier than air, 7 years ago, during the year 1903, aviation during that time It emphasizes the dangers of adventure. Because the plane is made of wood and fabric supported by wing frames and wires. The entire wingspan is only 12 meters and the total weight is only 457 kilograms, or the equivalent of a grand piano. Flying across the sea is dangerous. And it looks like Rolls has just decided to fly back. When he was flying over Sangatte City and repeat it to yourself until you are sure Everything is fine. The only safety system is life jackets and 4 large floats. The undercarriage area of the aircraft The Daily Telegraph simply noted, “It is a pleasure. There is no need to test the performance of those devices.” Rolls has both experience and courage in equal measure.
Some, because he used more than 300,000 pounds sterling of his own money. (present value) on aviation in the first half of 1910 alone, probably because of this news report. which made him sarcastically say, “This is the Telegram Number Data only time I have ever been able to take 10 gallons of fuel in and out of France without having to pay taxes.” Rolls' record-breaking flight came less than a year to the day after Luis Blerio. Rolls stunned the world with his first flight from France to England in July 1909, giving us a glimpse of just how quickly aviation and airplane technology was evolving. Rolls flew round-trip across the Channel in his Wright Flyer. ) designed by Wilbur and Orville Wright (Wilbur and Orville Wright), two brothers who wrote the history of the world's first flight.
By flying through the sky in a machine that was heavier than air, 7 years ago, during the year 1903, aviation during that time It emphasizes the dangers of adventure. Because the plane is made of wood and fabric supported by wing frames and wires. The entire wingspan is only 12 meters and the total weight is only 457 kilograms, or the equivalent of a grand piano. Flying across the sea is dangerous. And it looks like Rolls has just decided to fly back. When he was flying over Sangatte City and repeat it to yourself until you are sure Everything is fine. The only safety system is life jackets and 4 large floats. The undercarriage area of the aircraft The Daily Telegraph simply noted, “It is a pleasure. There is no need to test the performance of those devices.” Rolls has both experience and courage in equal measure.