| Donated
to Cole Palen in 1952 by Bill Champlin of Laconia, NH, Mr. Champlin obtained
it from Professor H.H. Coburn, who as a boy had observed the aeroplane
in a junkyard while bicycling to and from work each day. Coburn
finally procured it and kept it stored for many years. It appears
that the Bleriot had crashed at an air meet in Sauguss, MA in 1910, and
when received by Cole it was approximately 25% complete. New wings,
stabilizer and elevators were built. The front third and rear third
of the fuselage are original and it is powered by a 35 HP Anzani "Y"
type engine. The maximum altitude that this Bleriot has flown at
the Aerodrome is approximately 60’. It is the oldest flying aircraft
in the United States, and the second oldest flying aircraft in the world. |
| Country: |
France |
| Year: |
1909 |
| Engine: |
"Y" Anzani |
| Horsepower: |
35 |
| Quantity Mfg: |
Unknown |
| Wingspan: |
25'-7" |
(7.79m) |
| Length: |
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| Top Speed: |
47mph |
(75 km/hr) |
| Gross Weight: |
661 lb |
(300kg) |
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