November 7, 2011

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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