History:

Mr McKenzie, a New Zealander, designed and partially built a biplane along the lines of an early French Breguet, the latter having been placed on display at the Olympia Aero Show in London In March 1909. After seeing photographs of the Breguet he began construction with the help of his 14 year old brother, Seaforth.

By mid 1911 the machine was nearing completion and differed from the French aircraft in having ailerons between the biplane wings and a single rudder and elevator in lieu of the French biplane tail unit. A shed was used for construction and a 1910 model Alvaston Motor Co two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed liquid cooled engine providing about 22 kw (30 hp) was installed. However, at that time McKenzie suffered from ill health and was unable to complete the aircraft. It is believed to have been dismantled after approval to use the shed was withdrawn. Its ultimate fate is not known.
Wingspan 7.62 m (25 ft); chord 1.37 m (4 ft 6 in).

Further information:

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