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Yes, this aircraft was registrated for the 1921 Coupe Deutsch but crashed on September 23, 1921, following a flutter problem.Pilot De Romanet was killed.Source: Book "The Speed Seekers" by Thomas Foxworth."During 1921 Viscount Louis Pierre de Monge de Franeau, owner, general manager and directeur technique of Etablissements Lumiere...decided to enter that season's major European air races with a new speedplane...his avion de course designated 5.1..."Note: In the book is mentioned that prior the race, "De Monge was already at work on the design of a tailless flying wing, a type whose popularity was suddenly burgeoning."Any information about this tailless flying wing design?Thanks in advance,
Yes, this aircraft was registrated for the 1921 Coupe Deutsch but crashed on September 23, 1921, following a flutter problem.
Pilot De Romanet was killed.
Source: Book "The Speed Seekers" by Thomas Foxworth.
"During 1921 Viscount Louis Pierre de Monge de Franeau, owner, general manager and directeur technique of Etablissements Lumiere...decided to enter that season's major European air races with a new speedplane...his avion de course designated 5.1..."
Note: In the book is mentioned that prior the race, "De Monge was already at work on the design of a tailless flying wing, a type whose popularity was suddenly burgeoning."
Any information about this tailless flying wing design?
Thanks in advance,
