Hubert Latham (1883-1912), French aviator, leaving Sangatte in an 'Antoinette' monoplane in attempt to fly across English Channel 19 July 1909. Engine

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Hubert Latham (1883-1912), French aviator, leaving Sangatte in an 'Antoinette' monoplane in attempt to fly across English Channel 19 July 1909. Engine failed halfway and Latham rescued from water by French torpedo boat. From Le Petit Journal, Paris 1 August 1909.

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