November 7, 2011

Collection Name: Cody Collection

Collection Number: 1602

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 being assembled on board HMS Starfish during first sea trials in March/early April 1903. Photo caption in "Report on Experiments with Kites" 7th April 1903 is "Assembled". 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 March/April

Geographic: United Kingdom

Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel

Significance: Historical

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