NENNIG

Edmond Nennig designed at least 8 aircraft between wars, built in shops at Porte de Châtillon. Three in 1925-6 had Anzani engines. Aircraft 01, of 1933, produced with André Maillet, achieved 290 km/h (180 mph) with 185-hp Regnier. Fastest was C.3 for 1935 Coupe Deutsch, with inverted 12-cylinder Salmson with Roots supercharger, 525 km/h (326 mph). Last, beautiful C.5, expected 290 km/h despite only 100-hp Minié.

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