November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1716

Post Type: Photo/s

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

Creation Year: 1906

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Summay:

4 o'clock rear view of two White Extended Wing Lifter kites in close coupled train being hauled down. Fairlead spars can be seen. These are tied to front wing spar crossover and lead to upper mid cell. Cody on horse directing operations. 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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