Santos-Dumont's '14 bis' aeroplane, 1906.
Image number: 10216058
A model of the aeroplane designed and piloted by the Brazilian Alberto Santos-Dumont. The first accredited sustained flight in Europe (other than a 'hop') to be achieved by a manned, powered aeroplane was made by Santos-Dumont, using this aircraft, from Bagatelle, Paris, in November 1906.
- Image number:
- 10216058
- Credit:
- Science Museum/Science & Society Picture Library
- Date taken:
- 20 October 2003 12:11
- Image rights:
- Science Museum
