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First aviator to fly English Channel (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bleriot

(Other definitions for bleriot that I've seen before include "Distinguished flier" , "First man to fly across the Channel" , "Aviator" , "Airman" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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