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Le Besniers Device
LE BESNIER, of Sable, France, could not rise from the ground, but launched from a height could cross a river with his flapping paddles
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1678 Birdmen Device Flapping Height Launched Paddles Rise Sable Besnier
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Le Besniers Device: A Historical Feat of Aviation from Sable, France (September 1678) This intriguing photograph depicts the Le Besniers Device, an extraordinary contraption created by Jean-Baptiste Le Besniers, a French inventor from Sable, in the late 17th century. The device, which allowed its user to cross a river by launching from a height and flapping two large paddles, was a remarkable achievement in the annals of aviation history. Le Besniers, who was reportedly unable to rise from the ground due to an unknown condition, was determined to find a way to traverse bodies of water. He devised the Le Besniers Device, which consisted of a large wooden frame with two large paddles attached. The user would climb to a sufficient height, often using a tower or tall tree, and then leap off, spreading their arms wide to activate the paddles. The flapping motion would propel the user across the water, providing a means of transportation that was unprecedented at the time. The photograph, taken in September 1678, captures the essence of this historical feat. The Le Besniers Device, with its large wooden frame and paddles, is shown poised above the water, ready for use. The image is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of Le Besniers, who, despite his physical limitations, was able to create a device that allowed him to overcome the obstacle of a river. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of early aviation and the remarkable achievements of those who dared to defy the limitations of their time. The Le Besniers Device may not have revolutionized transportation, but it certainly paved the way for future innovations and inspired generations of inventors and dreamers.
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