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PrintCollection Name: Cody Collection
Collection Number: 1610
Post Type: Photo/s
This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.
Creation Year: 1903
Length: 0.00
Height: 0.00
Width: 0.00
Summay:
Extended Wing War Kite at HMS Excellent. Trials reports refer to No.2 kites (17 ft) taking part. Note triple leading edge bridles. Vivian Cody in foreground. Same as 087, 491. Group including 036, 037, 081, 087, 095, 180, 181, 183, 199, 202, 208, 212, 213, 231, 234, 242, 244, 386, 408, 420, 430, 431, 452, 453, 454, 456, 459, 464, 465, 491, 518, 669, 694, 736. This group covers kite activities at HMS Excellent. HMS Excellent is the RN shore base at Whale Island, Portsmouth. For reference see Chapter 6 of Early Aviation at Farnborough Balloons, Kites and Airships by P B Walker.
1903 Apl
Geographic: United Kingdom
Materials: Bamboo, Cotton, Dowel
Significance: Historical
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