Vliegweek van Antwerpen
Antwerp, Belgium, October 23rd - November 2nd 1909
Antwerp, Belgium, October 23rd - November 2nd 1909
Results:*
Grote Prijs van de Stad Antwerpen
(longest non-stop fight)
| Pilot |
Plane |
Distance |
Prize |
Notes |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Henri Rougier |
Voisin |
49.665 km |
25,000 francs |
Time 1 h 16:08 |
Longest total distance covered during the meeting
| Pilot |
Plane |
Distance |
Prize |
Notes |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Henri Rougier |
Voisin |
5% of the gross takings (32,500 francs?) |
Altitude Prize
| Pilot |
Plane |
Altitude |
Prize |
Notes |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Henri Rougier |
Voisin |
270 m |
5,000 + 2,500 francs |
Includes bonus for world record |
Prize for fastest lap
| Pilot |
Plane |
Time |
Prize |
Notes |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Léon Molon |
Blériot XI |
1:14 |
? |
* This table is based on reports in the aviation press, which don't agree on the prize sums. The figures given are best guesses based on available reports. More accurate figures are welcome!