The Pope viewing the plane of Andre Beaumont over Rome, 1911. Artist: Unknown

The Pope viewing the plane of Andre Beaumont over Rome, 1911. Artist: Unknown

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The Pope viewing the plane of Andre Beaumont over Rome, 1911. Andre Beaumont beats Roland Garros in the Paris to Rome air race, completing the 1,465 km (910 mile) course in 28 hours, 5 minutes. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 18th June 1911.

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