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Bristol Boxkite replica
Bristol Boxkite replica, flying at Wainfleet for filming of Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, at Wainfleet, Lincolnshire in September 1964. One of three replica Bristol Boxkites built by F.G. Miles for the film Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, one of which still flies regularly at The Shuttleworth Trust, Old Warden, Bedfordshire. Date: 1964
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1. Title: "A Blast from the Past: The Bristol Boxkite Replica in Flight at Wainfleet, 1964" This evocative photograph captures the moment a Bristol Boxkite replica soars through the skies above Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, during the filming of "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines" in September 1964. One of three replica Boxkites constructed by F.G. Miles for the production, this historic aircraft is a testament to the ingenuity and passion of a bygone era. The Boxkite, a classic British biplane design, first took to the skies in 1910. Its distinctive V-shaped wings and open cockpit made it an iconic symbol of early aviation. In 1964, the Boxkite's timeless appeal was harnessed for the film adaptation of "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines," a comedy that celebrated the spirit of early aviation. F.G. Miles, a renowned British aircraft designer, was commissioned to build three replica Boxkites for the production. This particular aircraft is seen here in flight, its wings slicing through the autumnal air as it dances gracefully above the picturesque English countryside. Today, one of the surviving replica Boxkites continues to captivate audiences at The Shuttleworth Trust, Old Warden, Bedfordshire. Regularly flying in aeronautical displays, it serves as a living reminder of the awe-inspiring achievements of early aviation pioneers. This photograph, taken during the filming of "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines," offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when mankind's dreams took flight in the most magnificent of machines.
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