Summary
Annotation in John Duigan's hand on obverse states : "January 25th 1911 at Mia Mia Wind has blown wheels round. Machine just rising (not previously published)" also " Mr Duigan Note the aileron positions to counteact side wind & engine turning moment."
Description of Content
John Duigan taking off in his biplane, Spring Plains, Mia Mia, 1910-11. The biplane is in modified form with wingtip ailerons and rear elevator tab. The steep angle reflects the sensitive elevator control.
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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, 25 Jan 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
Negative, Black & White
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Type of item
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Keywords
Aeronautics, Aeroplanes, Aircraft, Aviation, Aviation Pioneers, Biplanes, Experimental Aircraft, Pilots, Test Flights
