from L'ILLUSTRAZIONE ITALIANA August 1, 1909 Courtesy of Giovanni Giorgetti, 5-24-07

 

The famous flight of the Bleriot monoplane between Calais and Dover - July 25th 1909 from L'ILLUSTRAZIONE ITALIANA August 4th 1909 Courtesy of Giovanni Giorgetti, 2-11-07

 

Bleriot with his consort, photographed after the landing at Dover July 25th 1909 from L'ILLUSTRAZIONE ITALIANA August 4th 1909 Courtesy of Giovanni Giorgetti, 2-11-07

 

COMMEMORATIVE LIGHTER

Dear Mr. Cooper: I recently aquired a unique cigarette lighter, probably from the 1900s to 1920s, . The lighter depicts a flight over water, the airplane is definitely Louis Bleriots. I was wondering if there had ever been a commemorative items made regarding his famous flight. Need some help Thank you Joseph E. Pintinalli Collector Editor's Note: If you can help Mr. Pintinalli to identify this beautiful article, please contact me. I will forward your message to him. Thank you.

 

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