On 26 October 1907, Henri Farman achieved a remarkable 770-meter flight at Issy-les-Moulineaux, marking a key moment in early aviation.
Historic flight at Issy-les-Moulineaux
On 26 October 1907, the Issy-les-Moulineaux airfield witnessed a significant moment in early aviation history when the Franco-British pilot Henri Farman conducted a series of flights that demonstrated increasing capabilities of powered flight.
Progressive flight distances
Henri Farman’s first two flights covered 350 and then 400 meters, showing a clear improvement in distance. These performances were part of a broader effort to establish the practicality of powered flight.
Remarkable third flight
The third and most notable flight covered 770 meters, achieved at a speed of about 50 kilometers per hour and an altitude of 3 to 4 meters. This flight was deliberately restricted to stay within the airfield’s 1,100 meter boundary.
Public and press reaction
The performance was widely praised by the daily press and marked a memorable day in aeronautical news, highlighting the progress of aviation technology at the time.
