AviTech Reader

Many aviators are respected for having been the first to take to the skies but the first ones just flew around their hometowns till 1908.Going back to this day, Henry Farman not only performed the 1^st cross-country flight in Europe, but also the 1^st flight between two towns. (AYY)

Participating in challenges is always fascinating especially if a target has been set for participants to achieve. Going back to 1909, it is on this day that Claude Moore-Brabazon won a £1,000 prize offered by the Daily Mail for a circular flight of one mile. (AYY)