November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1860

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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