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Some interesting info about the Piggott biplane, i.e. the first use of contra-rotating propeller (2 x four blades!). From Peter Lewis, British Aircraft 1808-1914, Putnam, 1962, page 394.
Some other info and details here:
http://flyingmachines.ru/Site2/Crafts/Craft28457.htm
![Piggott biplane picture.jpg Piggott biplane picture.jpg](https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/data/attachments/163/163748-e4aeffdf202758584d0e82fadc0cffc0.jpg)
![Piggott biplane text.jpg Piggott biplane text.jpg](https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/data/attachments/163/163749-f04f5db793a589518d0362298a9b4492.jpg)
Some other info and details here:
http://flyingmachines.ru/Site2/Crafts/Craft28457.htm