November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1363

Post Type: Photo/s

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

Creation Year: 1903

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Sailors under-running kite line using haul-down at HMS Excellent. Group including 036, 037, 081, 087, 095, 180, 181, 183, 199, 202, 208, 212, 213, 231, 234, 242, 244, 386, 408, 420, 430, 431, 452, 453, 454, 456, 459, 464, 465, 491, 518, 669, 694, 736. This group covers kite activities at HMS Excellent. HMS Excellent is the RN shore base at Whale Island, Portsmouth. For reference see Chapter 6 of Early Aviation at Farnborough Balloons, Kites and Airships by P B Walker.
Date: 1903 April

Geographic: United Kingdom

Significance: Historical

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