Description of Content
Biplane built by John & Reg Duigan at Spring Plains Station, Mia Mia in 1909-1910. This early view inside the specially-built shed shows the wing which was built of mountain ash and red pine. The dihedral of the outer wing panels is evident. The ghosted image of John Duigan is the result of a double exposure.
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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, 1909
Photographer unknown - possibly a John Duigan self portrait. -
Person Depicted
Mr John R. Duigan, 'Spring Plains', Mia Mia, Victoria, Australia
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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
Negative, Black & White
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Keywords
Aeroplanes, Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacture, Aircraft Wings, Aviation, Aviation Pioneers, Biplanes, Experimental Aircraft, Hangars, Workshops
