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One hundred years ago the first plane on Venice
Venice, Italy - The fog did not stop the pilot
On February 19, 1911, was the day when the first plane, piloted by Commander Umberto Cagno, flew over Venice. This episode is related to desire of the owners of the Excelsior hotel to surprise their guests.That is indeed the first winter season in which the hotel, inaugurated in 1908, remained open. The aircraft, a Farman II which was delivered disassembled, was then reassembled on the beach below...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1126067
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency