Ferguson monoplane

Ferguson monoplane
Replica of Ferguson Monoplane
Role	Two-seat monoplane
National origin	United Kingdom
Manufacturer	J.B. Ferguson & Company
Designer	Harry Ferguson
First flight	31 December 1909
Number built	1

The Ferguson monoplane was the first Irish heavier-than-air craft to fly. The monoplane was designed by Harry Ferguson and built by his brother's company J.B. Ferguson & Company in Belfast.

Harry Ferguson started as an Irish mechanic and while working with his brother Joe became interested in aircraft. Ferguson first flew his monoplane on 31 December 1909, the first flight of an Irish heavier-than-air craft. The monoplane was flown during 1910, including one flight of 2.5 miles (4 km), but was badly damaged in a heavy landing in December 1910.

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