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Image Title: Plateforme Aerienne, Cerf-Volant Libre Dirigeable, Systeme Vaussin-Chardanne. Feuille No. 2

Creator: Vaussin-Chardanne, designer

Date: 1853

Summary: Design drawing shows a system for powering an airship with manually operated propellers. Includes longitudinal views of dirigible platform assembly and identification key.

Subjects: Airships--French--1850-1860

Original Media: Drawing

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