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.

What time and location mark the beginning of the event?

• 6:00 AM, North of Dover

• 3:00 AM, South of Dover

• 4:00 AM, South of Calais

• 5:00 AM, North of Calais

Who was the aviator taking up the challenge?

• Louis Bleriot

• Amelia Earhart

• Charles Lindbergh

• Howard Hughes

Why did a large crowd gather at the event?

• To see a famous concert

• To participate in a festival

• To witness a potential catastrophe

• To celebrate a national holiday

What was the outcome of Bleriot's flight?

• He crashed into the sea

• He scraped over the cliffs and crash-landed

• He landed smoothly in Dover

• He returned to Calais

How did the world react to Bleriot's flight?

• It was largely ignored

• It sparked a global debate

• It was the main topic of conversation for days

• It led to immediate aviation bans