The Aerial Derby at Rheims All Flyint Records Broken

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 15, 13 October 1909, Page 21

The Aerial Derby at Rheims All Flyint Records Broken

The world s first aviation meeting was held at Kheints last month, and met with a measure of success that even its promoters scarcely anticipated. Huge crowds visited the aerodrome in the centre of the Champagne country, attracted by the coinpetitions be tween some f«»rt v aeroplanes ami airships for prizes approximating CSOOO. Among the spectators was Mr. Lloyd George, snatching a short rest from the Budget battle, and tin* French President, M. I* allieres, was another interested >pectatoi in A ' ° the aerodrome. with M. I’aulhan, a voung French engineer putting up Ids record flight of 2hrs 43min 24secs. (2) Mr. 11. Latham, the Intrepid pilot of the Antoinette monoplane, who beat all records for speed and distance at Klielms. At the recent 1 tourney, however. M. Kougier won the prizes for distance, altitude, and speed with a passenger. (3) M. Paulhan waving his hand to the Presidential party during his great flight. (4) Another view of M. Paulban iu his machine. (.>) An aeroplane in flight. (•>> Mr. Latham passing the grand stand. _ , , . . See “Topics of the Day.” Topical, photo.