COLLIER monoplane (H.A. and C.R. Collier, Plumstead, London, SE)

   This machine was tested by the Collier brothers on Plumstead Marshes in early 1910, achieving a flight of half a mile on 7 March 1910. It was made by the family concern that later became famous for Matchless motorcycles, and was very similar to a Bleriot. The fuselage was of ash and the wings, elevators and rudder were of spruce. It was taken to Brooklands in September 1910, but was damaged during testing by F. Conway Jenkins when the machine was reported fitted with a more powerful engine.

   Power:
   20hp JAP four-cylinder air-cooled vee driving a 6ft 8in diameter Chauviere propeller
   40hp JAP eight-cylinder air-cooled vee fitted later.

   Data
   Span 30ft
   Chord 6ft
   Area 180sqft
   Length 26ft
   Weight 500 lb
   Weight allup 650lb