First Flight across the Mediterranean
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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 21 August 2024
  • Next Free Availability 20 – 23 September 2027

How to obtain?

  • Stamp Store 🇫🇷 France
  • Time Machine

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