November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1601

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 White War Kite plus white pilot War Kite with topknot at stern of HMS Seahorse, and winch during second series of sea trials in April 1903. Group including 025, 026, 028, 029, 065, 079, 080, 097, 182, 185, 187, 210, 227, 232, 332, 333, 344, 424, 426, 444, 445, 446, 457, 458, 478, 479, 480, 482, 483, 484, 485, 500, 543, 545, 559, 597, 697, 704, 725, 728, 729. This group covers kite or kite based activities from ships, primarily the 1903 and 1908 Sea Trials with the Royal Navy. For reference see Chapter 6 of Early Aviation at Farnborough Balloons, Kites and Airships by P B Walker.
1903 April

Geographic: United Kingdom

Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel

Significance: Historical

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