1909, Louis Bleriot sets off for first flight over the English Channel

The transcript describes a significant aviation event involving Louis Bleriot. It begins with the anticipation of a crowd at a beach near Calais, expecting a catastrophe. Despite the odds, Bleriot successfully flies his monoplane over the cliffs of Dover Castle, crash landing but making history. The event captivated the world, sparking widespread discussion.

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