Bleriot VI Libellule

Bleriot’s first completely successful aeroplane was this tandem-wing, Antoinette-powered Libellule, in which he flew 25 m on 11 July 1907, and 184 m, before crashing, on 17 September. It had rotating wingtip controls.

Blériot’s “Libellule” after its first modification in July 1907.

Built in 1907 and powered by a 24 hp Antoinette engine.

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