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PrintCollection Name: Cody Collection
Collection Number: 1200
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:
Very large Extended wing War Kite at HMS Excellent. Group including 036, 037, 048, 081, 087, 095, 180, 181, 183, 199, 202, 208, 212, 213, 231, 234, 242, 244, 386, 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
Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel
Significance: Historical
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