Collection Name: Cody Collection
Collection Number: 1826
Post Type: Photo/s
This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.
Creation Year: 1904
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Summay:
Large Black Cody War Carrier Kite with man in basket. Kite has twin kingposts. Cody directing from his horse Bergamo/Vichy? Soldiers in white coats and sailor in ground crew. P B Walker dates this image 1904/5 in Early Aviation at Farnborough, Balloons Kites and Airships, page 144. Same as 709, 743. Group includes 098, 173, 200, 240, 632, 633, 637, 639, 692, 709, 732, 743
1904/5
Geographic: United Kingdom
Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel
Significance: Historical
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