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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Ranjit Dhaliwal

London to Manchester air race, 1910 - a picture from the past

Louis Paulhan wins the Daily Mail London to Manchester air race in 1910
Louis Paulhan takes off from Lichfield in his Henri Farman III aircraft to complete the final leg of the Daily Mail London to Manchester air race. Paulhan flew the 185-mile (297km) course in 4 hours and 12 minutes at an average speed of 44 mph (70 kmh)
Illustration: Photograph: Topical Press Agency/ Hulton Archive/ Getty Images
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