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title: "English Channel First Crossed by Air"
year: 1909
country: "France"
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startDate: "1909-01-01"
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# English Channel First Crossed by Air

> Louis Blériot flew a monoplane across the English Channel in 36 minutes, proving aviation's viability for transport and shaking British confidence in naval isolation.

## Summary

The English Channel, also known as the Channel, is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates Southern England from northern France. It links to the southern part of the North Sea by the Strait of Dover at its northeastern end. It is the busiest shipping area in the world.

## Sources

- [English Channel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Channel) - Wikipedia

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