Ader's flying bird 'Eole' ('Aole'). Had wing span of 15m: Wood and aluminium construction: Claimed to be first piloted plane to take off under own power 9 October 1890. From series of cards on aviation c1910. Chromolithograph.

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Photo credit: © Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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