The cover of the programme for the 1909 Blackpool Aviation Week
Date
October 18–25, 1909 (1909-10-18 – 1909-10-25)
Venue
Blackpool Airport
Organised by
Lancashire Aero Club, Blackpool Corporation
The Blackpool Aviation Week (also known as the Blackpool Aviation Meeting) was an early British air show that took place in Blackpool in October 1909. It was recognised by the Aero Club of Great Britain making it Britain's first official air show.[a][1]
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