Summary
Black and white photograph of the Duigan Biplane at Spring Plains, Mia Mia, 1910-1911. The biplane depicted in this image is recognised as the first Australian made aircraft to successfully fly.
Description of Content
Duigan biplane on the ground at Spring Plains station, Mia Mia. The aeroplane is in its final modified form with straight outer wings, wingtip ailerons and rear elevator clearly shown.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
More Information
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Place & Date Depicted
'Spring Plains', Mia Mia, Victoria, Australia, 1910-1911
Photographer unknown - possibly Reg or John Duigan. Test flights took place on the creek flats opposite the homestead on the Duigan family property 'Spring Plains', near Mia Mia, central Victoria. -
Maker of Item Depicted
Mr John R. Duigan, 'Spring Plains', Mia Mia, Victoria, Australia, 1909-1910
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Date Printed
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed in black on front of photograph below image: 'AEROPLANE AT REST - THREE-QUARTER REAR VIEW' Hand written in grey pencil on back of photograph: '43199 / 36' Printed in black ink on back of photograph: 'MUSEUM OF APPLIED SCIENCE / OF VICTORIA' Hand written in black ink on back of photograph: 'The first australian-made aeroplane to fly. / Made and flown by J. R. Duigan at / Spring Plains Estate, near Mia Mia, / Victoria, in 1910.'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
158 mm (Width), 114 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Aero Engines, Aeronautics, Aeroplanes, Aircraft, Aircraft Propellers, Aviation, Aviation Pioneers, Biplanes, Experimental Aircraft
