Bernard 20
Explore the Bernard 20, a French fighter prototype evolved from a record-breaking racer. Discover its unique design, performance, and its early discontinuation.
Tag: France
Sloan Bicurve
Discover the Sloan Bicurve, the 1910 biplane designed by American engineer John Sloan in France, prioritizing flight safety and stability.
Bernard H-110
The Bernard H-110 floatplane, designed for a French Navy competition, was an improved H-52. It failed the competition, leading to its manufacturer’s bankruptcy.
Bernard 18T Transport Aircraft
Explore the Bernard 18T transport aircraft, its transformation into the Bernard 18GR for the Orteig Prize, and its eventual fate.
Marcel Besson H-5
Uncover the tragic tale of the Marcel Besson H-5, an ambitious French quadraplane seaplane of the 1920s plagued by severe design flaws and perilous test flights.
Bleriot VIII
Pioneer aviation with the Blériot VIII! Louis Blériot’s groundbreaking French monoplane, celebrated for its 1908 record flight despite early design challenges and costs.
Bleriot XXI
Discover the Bleriot XXI, a pioneering French reconnaissance monoplane. Explore its innovative design, dual controls, and historic role in early military aviation.
Bleriot 135
Discover the Bleriot 135, a pioneering French transport aircraft by Bleriot. First flown in 1924, it served the Paris-London route with Air Union.
Blériot XLII
Explore the Blériot XLII, an innovative 1913 canard reconnaissance aircraft by Louis Blériot. Discover its design, features, and why it failed to impress the military.
Borel-Odier B.O.2
Discover the Borel-Odier B.O.2, a rare French twin-engine floatplane from WWI. Designed as a torpedo bomber, it ultimately flew mail to Corsica.