November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1272

Post Type: Photo/s

This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.

Creation Year: 1905

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Army horse drawn gun carrier loaded with kite winch. Royal Engineers (?) unloading winch. This winch appears similar to that used during April 1903 Naval Trials. Summer, long grass and leaves on trees. Uniforms are unusual compared with general use; need to be confirmed. See also 155. Group including 001, 153, 155, 311, 417, 435, 449, 468, 522, 542, 574, 578, 579, 584, 593, 594, 595, 604, 690, 702, 735 brings images of the British Army kite equipment, kite assembly and some kites on the ground where the army are not using recognised army specific kites.
Date: 1905-1906

Geographic: United Kingdom

Significance: Historical

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