FRANCIS 'Comet' cycle aeroplane (B.S. and R Francis, 97 Huddleston Rd., Tufnell Park, London)

   This was a bicycle with two sets of planes, which was exhibited at Olympia in March 1910. Each set comprised six planes placed in vee-form, one set in front of, and one behind the rider. The total surface area was 120 sq ft and the incidence of the planes could be controlled. There was a pusher propeller powered by the rider.