Summary
Photograph of John Robertson Duigan making an early flight in his biplane. Taken by his brother Reginald Duigan at the family property, 'Spring Plains', Mia Mia, near Heathcote in central Victoria. One of a series of four photographs of the completed prototype in flight, taken in late 1910 or 1911.
Although French and American flying machines had already flown in Victoria, J.R. Duigan built and flew the first Australian-made flying machine in 1910.
Description of Content
John Robertson Duigan taking off in his biplane, from the 'Long Paddock' on the family property 'Spring Plains', at Mia Mia, near Heathcote, Victoria. The photograph was probably taken by his brother Reginald in late 1910 or early 1911, and shows the machine about 10 feet (3 metres) off the ground with a nose-up pitch of about 15 degrees.
Physical Description
Black & white silver gelatin photographic print. Identifical image to MM 057490 (SMV Neg No.12), but is a reversed view that appears to have been printed from an original negative.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Place & Date Depicted
'Spring Plains', Mia Mia, Victoria, Australia, 1910-1911
Test flights took place on the creek flats opposite the homestead on the Duigan family property 'Sping Plains', near Mia Mia, central Victoria. -
Photographer
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Maker of Item Depicted
Mr John R. Duigan, 'Spring Plains', Mia Mia, Victoria, Australia, 1909-1910
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Individuals Identified
Duigan, John R.
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
200 mm (Width), 151 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Aeronautics, Aeroplanes, Aircraft, Aviation, Aviation Pioneers, Biplanes, Experimental Aircraft, Pilots, Test Flights
