Blériot

A monoplane that early became famous is that of Blériot (Fig. 98).

First crossing of the English Channel by an aeroplane—Blériot, 1909.

In one encounter he fought in a Blériot machine carrying a mitrailleuse, and the enemy dropped, riddled with bullets.

Then came a six-cylinder Blériot, and ascensions became more numerous.

The Wright and the Blériot represent the two leading types of early successful flying-machines.