First flights from Hounslow to Paris, 1919

Sixteen years after the Wright brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk, Hope Thomas's company began offering passenger flights between Hounslow and Paris, marking a significant milestone in aviation history with the introduction of a published timetable.

What significant event occurred 16 years after Kitty Hawk?

Who was the founder of the company that carried the first passengers between Hounslow and Paris?

How did the service between Hounslow and Paris contribute to the development of air travel?

What was the basis for the passenger service mentioned in the text?

Describe the significance of the published timetable in the context of early aviation.