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Charles Voisin Flies

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1907 Charles Voisin Flies

Charles Voisin flew the "Voisin-Delgrange no 1" at Bagatelle on the outskirts of Paris. The aircraft was powered by a 50 horse power engine. The flight was stable and coverd a distance of 197 feet.