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Gilberts Morane-Saulnier seaplane at the Monaco Schneider Trophy Contest, April 1913
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Contest Monaco Morane Saulnier Schneider Seaplane Trophy Gilberts
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1. Title: "A Roar of Engines and the Splash of Waves: Gilberts Morane-Saulnier Seaplane at the Monaco Schneider Trophy Contest, April 1913" 2.. This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the thrilling scene of the Gilberts Morane-Saulnier seaplane taking off during the Monaco Schneider Trophy Contest in April 1913. The competition, held on the Mediterranean coast, marked the pinnacle of seaplane design and aviation prowess during the early 20th century. The Gilberts Morane-Saulnier seaplane, a marvel of engineering, sits poised on the water's surface, its wings glistening in the sunlight. The pilot, clad in a leather flying suit and goggles, prepares for takeoff. Surrounding the seaplane are a flotilla of support boats, their crews tensed and ready to assist. The engines roar to life, sending plumes of smoke into the air. The seaplane's propellers churn the water beneath, creating a wake that sends spray flying. With a powerful thrust, the seaplane lifts off the water, its wings slicing through the air as it climbs into the sky. The Monaco Schneider Trophy Contest was an international air racing event that began in 1911, with the goal of promoting seaplane development and encouraging international cooperation in aviation. The contest's namesake, the Schneider family, donated the trophy in honor of their son, who had been killed in an aviation accident. This photograph is a testament to the spirit of innovation and adventure that characterized the early days of aviation. It captures the excitement and danger of taking to the skies in a seaplane, as well as the camaraderie and determination of the pilots and their teams. 3. Keywords: Gilberts, Morane-Saulnier, seaplane, Monaco, Schneider, Trophy, Contest, April, 1913, transport, plane, planes, aircraft, aeroplane, aeroplanes, airplane, airplanes.
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