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Louis Blériot, First Person to Fly Across the English Channel (La Manche). |
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Luis Blériot in One of His Early Designs. He Survived 50 Crashes and Became President of France’s Leading Combat Aircraft company; SPAD of WWI Fame. |
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Channel Crossing by Unknown Artist. |
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1999 Märklin Metall Set 10861 “La Manche” Solar Powered Model of Luis Blériot’s Famous Model XI This Theme Set was Produced to Commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Flight and the 140th Anniversary of the Märklin company. Offered only to Dealers and Members of the Märklin Club, it is quite Rare Today. Model’s Wing Span is 42 ½”, Model Length: 41 ¾”, Model Height: 11 13/16”. Built in Electric Motor, Powered by the Solar Panel included with the model. Close to scale size propeller of wood. All the model’s wings are covered with cloth. Figure of pilot by the famous doll manufacturer, Heidi Ott. 1,533 Parts, Like New Condition…$850.00 |
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Märklin Blériot XI “La Manche” of the Type First Flown Across the English channel by Louis Blériot on July 25, 1909. The 36 Minute Flight Caused the British to Fear an Invasion by Air! |
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· Reproduction of the famous airplane that crossed the English Channel (La Manche) for the first time over 100 years ago.
· Many working parts such as adjustable elevator controls and vertical rudder, wheels mounted on struts, working propeller, etc.
· A worthy successor in the series of large construction sets such as the Eiffel Tower, Mississippi Steam Boat, the DO-X and the Viennese Ferris Wheel.
· For experienced metal construction set builders. |