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  1. The 1911 European Circuit: Vidart arrives at Vincennes in his Deperdussin, winner of the Calais–Paris stage. A fascinating snapshot of aviation’s pioneering years.

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  2. Deigned as a replacement for the Armstrong Whitworth Siskin and Gloster Gamecock, the Hawker Hawfinch first flew in March 1927. The competing Bristol Bulldog had a higher top speed and was judged to be easier to maintain, so was ordered into production.
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