Collection Name: Cody Collection
Collection Number: 1183
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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Summay:
Cody in wicker kite seat being lifted by very large Viva Extended Wing War Kite. Vertical central kingpost with fairlead. Cody about 50 ft up. This image appeared in Black and White for May 23rd 1903 with the caption " The Cody aeroplane, or War Kite, in practice at Woolwich". Large crowd.. Kite trials for the Admiralty on Woolwich Common. Group includes 031, 038. 042, 058, 059, 060, 062, 063, 067, 068, 069, 070, 082, 186, 189, 196, 211, 216, 236, 238, 422, 438, 441, 471, 474, 477, 519 Date: 1903 March
Geographic: United Kingdom
Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel
Significance: Historical
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