SCHMARZ ornithopter 'Airship' (Rudolf Schmarz, 14 Dorset St., W. Derby together with C.W. Sandler, Sutton Lodge, Great Sutton, Cheshire)

   Known as the 'Airship', the machine was in fact heavier than air with a rotor and flapping wings. It was built by Archibald Ford & Co. at Liverpool in 1909-1910, with the intention of flying across the Mersey. Patent No 2165/1909 is relevant.

   Data
   Height 12ft approx.
   Rotor diameter 20ft