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E.T.WILLOWS used a V8 J.A.P. engine to power his Airship in 1910.

The left picture is from the book by Alec McKinty 'The Father of British Airships.'

Published in 1972 by William Kimber & Co.

This next picture comes from Jeff Clew's book 'J.A.P. The Vintage Years.'

Published in 1985 by Foulis .

Read the story HERE

Both books are out of print, but available from that emporium of rare books.....Gordon Bennett Books

Harry G. Ferguson ( he of tractor fame)| was a designer and pilot, whose first aircraft were constructed by his brother's firm of motor engineers. The machine was completed late in 1909 and although a 35hp Green had been acquired it was abandoned after a temporary flywheel disintegrated on test, and the aircraft was fitted instead with a 35hp air-cooled V8 JAP. Read more....

The first heavier than air aircraft to fly in Ireland.

And recently emerged onto the public highway is this fabulous discovery by Richard Scaldwell......