3 November 1913

The Ghent World Fair (the last to take place before the First World War) attracted millions of people and lasted for about seven months. The major closing event, on 3 November 1913, was an exhibition by Adolphe Pégoud..."A little before 11 Pégoud took off. First he flew around the field, making turns at the same time that made the spectators shiver. After the third round one got the impression as if those stunts were actually very natural. At the height of a 1000 yards he did a "saut périlleux" (a dangerous jump) that shamed even the birds by climbing, the wheels of his plane in front of him, then turning to the side, and continuing after a drop into normal position."