Îïèñàíèå: This is the world’s first seaplane. Powered by a 7-cylinder Gnome Omega rotary engine producing 50hp, it was capable of taking off from water under its own power and reach a maximum speed of 55mph. Designed by Henri Fabre, it had a canard layout with the pilot positioned halfway along the upper fuselage beam and the engine behind the main wing driving a pusher propeller. It first flew on 28th March 1910 and less than a week later it flew a distance of 3.5miles. Badly damaged in April 1911, it was later rebuilt and joined the collection here. Aeroplanes that fly from water have always been of particular interest to me, so I was delighted to find this historic machine back on show at Le Bourget after many years in storage. It is on display suspended in the Pioneers Hall, although this rear 3/4 view is about the only good angle for a photo due to other exhibits and lighting. Viewed from the front with both a large window and the gondola of the La France airship directly behind it, it practically disappears! Mus'ee de l'air et de l'espace. Le Bourget Airport, Paris, France. 12th July 2022
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