Summary
This image was publshed in the Britisjh aviation journal 'Flight' (London), 10 June 1911.
Description of Content
The Duigan aircraft in flight at Spring Plains station, Mia Mia in late 1910. This aircraft, designed and built by John R. Duigan, was the first Australian-made flying machine.
Physical Description
Glass plate negative copy made from original print by Science Museum of Victoria, circa 1950s-1960s.
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
Negative, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on negative at bottom left 'DUIGAN A/C', and at bottom right '11'.
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Keywords
Aeronautics, Aeroplanes, Aircraft, Aviation, Aviation Pioneers, Biplanes, Experimental Aircraft, Pilots, Test Flights
