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Cierva C.8L autogiro makes the first rotary-wing cross-channel flight from Croydon (London) to France.
Flight of Cierva C.8L autogiro (G-EBYY) from Croydon, United Kingdom to France, the first cross-channel flight by a rotating wing aircraft, on 18 Sep 1928. The pilot Juan de la Cierva and the editor of 'L Illustration' M Bouche stand near the 180 hp Lynx-powered autogiro. The men get into the autogiro. The pilot talks to spectators and photographers gathered around the autogiro. The autogiro takes off and is seen air-to-air over the channel. After the flight to St Inglevert, the autogiro later lands at Le Bourget airport, Paris (where it is now preserved at the Musee de l'Air). Men approach autogiro. The pilot sits on edge of cockpit of the autogiro.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh greeted by officials at the U.S. Embassy in London, England.
Aviator Charles Lindbergh in England. A large crowd awaits as Lindbergh arrives at the U.S. Embassy in London. Officials and officers greet him at the entrance. He is lead inside and greeted by other officials.
U.S. aviators Edward F Schlee and William S. "Billy" Brock stand near 'Pride of Detroit' airplane in Croydon, England.
The history of famous airplanes. U.S. aviators Edward F Schlee and William S. "Billy" Brock in Croydon, England. One of the men gets out of the 'Pride of Detroit' airplane. Men being interviewed by the spectators and press in England. Spectators grouped around the airplane. Brock and Schlee pose.