The first Blackburn Machine: This monoplane was designed, built and flown by Mr. Robert Blackburn at Saltburn in 1909. The machine is here seen on the sands.

Robert Blackburn’s first monoplane, built during 1908-09. A 35 h.p. Green engine drove the 8ft 6in propeller through a reduction gear.
The first attempt had an underslung chassis and chain drive from the 35 h.p. Green engine to the airscrew.

View of the first Blackburn aeroplane, built in 1909.