| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | F-WYDD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bensen B-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bensen B-8 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gary-Bensen 01 Autogiro |
| Manufacturers: | Bensen / Gary-Bensen |
| C/n (msn): | 01 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Paris - Le BourgetMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFPB IATA: LBG Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace |
| Photo Date: | 3 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 452364 |
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In the 1950s, the engineer Igor Bensen developed the Gyro-copter with a rear engine and propeller. The Gary RG.01 is a subsequent modified version in terms of controls, aerodynamic surfaces and fairing. This is the only example built. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 April 2022, and has since been viewed 168 times. |