Flying Flea, Lakeland Motor Museum, Cumbria
N 54° 15.556 W 002° 59.345
30U E 500711 N 6012368
Hanging from the roof of the main hall of the Lakeland Motor Museum is an example of the Pou du Ciel. The first home assembled airframe from 1936. G-ADYV HM14 Entrance fee.
Waymark Code: WMCDVN
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/26/2011
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Henri Mignet was riding on public enthusiasm for the new activity of flying, and offered a kit for home assembly. 120 were built in the UK and gained an air worthiness certificate. A further 350 were under construction.
Unfortunately the inventor did not have a perfect grasp of aerodynamics. Flying fleas had their certificates withdrawn after 3 deaths with experienced pilots.
The display airframe has a number of G-ADYV (HM14). It is a replica.
G-ADYV photo and informationWikipedia about Flying Fleas
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Mignet Flying Flea
Tail Number: (S/N): G-ADYV
Construction:: replica
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Lakeland Motor Museum
inside / outside: inside
Other Information::
Short film with narration on balcony by display. Sample engine on display also.
Access restrictions: Not listed
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Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
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