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Tree and spring balance brass dial, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The spring balance used by Cody in early engine-thrust tests. Circa 1908, by Salter?s, the brass dial marked to 600lb. In April 1908, Cody installed the Antoinette engine from the scrapped Nulli Secundus I in his new aeroplane. Power tests were carried out by roping the craft to a tree and this spring balance was then attached to measure the thrust produced. Many people throughout the world will have heard of the ?Cody Tree? at Farnborough Airfield. It was at this tree that Cody would tether his ?Army Aeroplane Number One? in order to test the aircraft engine?s power output prior to his early test flights. The tree was located close to the ?Black Sheds? of the old Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough which are so synonymous with the development of the aviation industry in Britain prior to, during and after both World Wars. An exact aluminium replica of the tree has now been produced by the apprentices of the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) and preserved for eternity for the nation. The tree was moved by the DERA contractors to the new DERA complex (now the offices of QinetiQ) on the North side of the Airfield. It has been described by one commentator as ?a famous symbol of a bygone age when all was possible and nothing was certain.? A unique piece of British Aviation history, the spring balance is also sold with an original section of the tree and a selection of related photographs. Diameter 15ins. Sold via Direct Descent from Samuel Cody. Date: circa 1908
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This photograph showcases a tree and a spring balance brass dial, both of which hold significant historical importance in the annals of early aviation. The tree, famously known as the "Cody Tree," is situated at Farnborough Airfield and played a pivotal role in the pioneering days of aviation in Britain. In the early 1900s, Samuel Cody, an aviation pioneer, conducted engine-thrust tests using this tree. He attached a spring balance, as seen in the image, to measure the power output of the Antoinette engine installed in his new aeroplane. The spring balance, manufactured by Salter, is marked to 600lb and is a crucial piece of equipment that facilitated Cody's groundbreaking tests. The tree became a symbol of a bygone era, a time when the possibilities of aviation were endless, and the future was uncertain. The tree was originally located near the "Black Sheds" of the old Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough, which played a crucial role in the development of the aviation industry in Britain before, during, and after both World Wars. An exact aluminium replica of the tree has been produced by the apprentices of the Royal Aircraft Establishment and preserved for future generations. The original tree was moved to the new DERA complex (now the offices of QinetiQ) on the North side of the Airfield. This unique piece of British aviation history is now available for purchase, complete with an original section of the tree and a selection of related photographs, through Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. The diameter of the spring balance is 15ins. This artifact offers a glimpse into the early days of aviation, a time of innovation, determination, and the spirit of exploration.
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