To the north of Cap Blanc Nez (halfway to Sangatte) is the statue of Hubert Latham, a pioneer of French aviation who attempted to cross the English Channel in 1909. On July 19, he took off from Cap Blanc-Nez in his plane Antoinette IV. After 13 km, he had engine problems. He managed to land his plane on the water, after which he calmly waited for a French Navy frigate.
Source: baladescotieres.com/Cote_Opale/Cap_Blanc_Nez.php

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