First Flight across the Mediterranean
The epic journey in 1913
On 23 September 1913, French aviator Roland Garros made the first flight across the Mediterranean Sea. He flew from Fréjus, France to Bizerte, Tunisia in just under 8 hours. This 780 km journey showed the growing potential of long-distance flight and made Garros a national hero.
- France Exclusive
- First Release Aug 20, 2024
- Sep 20 → Sep 23 Annually
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