Ernest Willows black plaque

What is recorded here

This black commemorative plaque records: The Clock Tower The dramatic clock above celebrates the life and achievements of local aeronautical pioneer Captain Ernest Willows (1886-1926) Captain Willows became the first man to cross the Bristol Channel in a powered aircraft, when he flew his airship from from Cardiff to London in 1910. The clock's two faces incorporate kinetic elements, which illustrate key themes and events from Captain Willows' life. Recorded plaque organisation: CBAT.

Ernest Willows was a pioneering aviator who made history in 1910 by becoming the first person to cross the Bristol Channel in a powered aircraft, flying his airship from Cardiff to London. His achievement marked an early milestone in British aviation history and contributed significantly to the development of air travel technology.

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