November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1419

Post Type: Photo/s

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

Creation Year: 1907

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F W Thomas model in foreground and W F Howard model behind at model aeroplane and kite competition, background kite as 301. Alexandra Palace. See "Trails, Troubles and Triplanes" by Jarrett This book is good on the competition, particularly A V Roe. Also see Illustrated London News 13th April 1907 for illustrations of models. Group for this competition includes 293, 296, 297, 299, 300, 301, 313, 320
Date: 1907 April

Geographic: United Kingdom

Kite Type: Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel

Significance: Historical

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