Monday, September 16, 2013

16 September 1913

The 1913 Michelin Cup, with an $8,000 prize, was awarded to the aviator who covered the greatest distance flying a minimum of 50km per day on consecutive days. It was won by Georges Fourney who flew 15,990.8 km over 23 days ending Sept. 16, 1913. He flew a Renault-powered Farman biplane.

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