November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1693

Post Type: Photo/s

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

Creation Year: 1906

Length: 0.00

Height: 0.00

Width: 0.00

Summay:

Very large Extended Wing Carrier War Kite with kingposts with soldier in 'cube' wicker basket. Royal Engineers plus Naval officer and Cody looking on. Kite about 12 ft up from ground. Same as 572, 575, 576, 580, 585, 603. 585 best image. Group including 010, 018, 031, 062, 067, 068, 069, 246, 416b, 468, 527, 542, 572, 575, 576, 577, 580, 581, 584, 585, 586, 588, 589, 590, 591, 598, 603, 607, 609, 619, 673, 693, 703, 708, 710, 714, 718, 724, 734, 737, 739, 742. These images all relate to man-lifting flights, and associated activities, where very large extended wing War Kites were used.
1906 or earlier

Geographic: United Kingdom

Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel

Significance: Historical

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