An engraving depicting William Henson's design for a steam-powered aeroplane: 1844. The webbed tail was 15ft long and beneath it was a rudder. The steam engine in the car drove two sets of vanes (objects looking like archery targets) 20ft in diameter. The weight of machine 1,360 kg; wing area 4,500 sq. ft. Dated 19th century
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