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4 unusual facts about François Denhaut


Bellanger-Denhaut 22

The Bellanger-Denhaut 22 (sometimes known by the military designation Bellanger-Denhaut HB.3) was a twin-engined bomber/reconnaissance flying boat designed by François Denhaut the technical director for seaplanes for the car manufacturer Bellanger.

Bellegarde-en-Marche

François Denhaut (1877–1952), an early French aviator & engineer, died here.

Champagnat, Creuse

François Denhaut (1877–1952), an early French aviator & engineer, was born here.

Donnet

Founded as Donnet-Denhaut by Jérôme Donnet (formerly of Donnet-Lévêque) and François Denhaut at Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1914, the firm manufactured a highly successful line of patrol flying boats (the Donnet-Denhaut flying boat series) for the French Navy.



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