Félix Du Temple, naval officer, built what is believed to be first working model aeroplane 1857, publishing design same year. Subsequently built full-scale aeroplane which in 1874 was first in world to take off (down ramp) but then failed to fly.
Félix Du Temple, naval officer, built what is believed to be first working model aeroplane 1857, publishing design same year. Subsequently built full-scale aeroplane which in 1874 was first in world to take off (down ramp) but then failed to fly.