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Item Identifier Number
MS204_11
Collection
MS-204: Charles Lewis Collection
Description
Esnault-Pelterie followed a visionary path designing monoplanes with many features which would later become standard on modern planes. Esnault-Pelterie built engines as well. In 1904, he began glider research at Calais testing gliders based on the Wright's designs. He also invented the first aileron. He was badly injured flying this R.E.P. No. 1 monoplane in 1908. Thereafter, he had others test his designs for him.
Publisher Repository
Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Digital Initiatives and Repository Services
Document Type
Image
Media Type
Postcard
Permissions
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Keywords
MS204_11; Esnault-Pelterie, Robert, 1881-1957; Monoplanes; R.E.P. No. 1 monoplane; Postcards
