Flying meet and competition, Reims, France, 1909

The transcript discusses the Reims meeting of 1909, highlighting the Champagne contest for distance and notable aviators like Latham. It recalls the excitement of early aviation meetings and the rise of competition as aircraft numbers grew, leading to the emergence of great names in aviation history.

What was the main event at the Reims meeting of 1909?

• A race between cars

• A contest for distance

• A boat race

• A balloon festival

Who was one of the notable participants in the Reims meeting?

• Wright Brothers

• Lefebvre

• Amelia Earhart

• Charles Lindbergh

Which location is NOT mentioned as part of the early aviation meetings?

• Blackpool

• Doncaster

• Brooklyn

• Paris

What sensory experience is associated with early aviation meetings?

• The taste of champagne

• The smell of fresh paint

• The sound of a steam engine

• The reek of Castor oil

What was a result of the increase in aircraft numbers?

• Decline in aviation technology

• End of aviation meetings

• Emergence of great names in aviation

• Decrease in competition