Replica Of The Demoiselle Airplane, Also Known As Libellule. Editorial Photo

Replica of the Demoiselle airplane, also known as Libellule, was the best model airplane created by the Brazilian aviator Santos Dumont. The first model flew in 1907, being developed until 1909. The "Demoiselle" were the smallest and cheapest planes of their time. Santos Dumont's intention was for these aircraft to be manufactured on a large scale and thereby popularize aviation, receiving 300 copies in several European countries and the United States. As the inventor made the plans available to anyone interested, Demoiselles were manufactured by different workshops. Museum Tam, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil, September 2015.