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B C Hucks fuelling the Mercury I
B.C. Hucks fuelling the Mercury I before the Filey-Scarborough flight on 17 May 1911. Date: 1911
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Filey Fuelling Hucks Mercury Scarborough
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of preparation before the historic Mercury I flight by B.C. Hucks on May 17, 1911. The image shows Hucks, a pioneering aviator, diligently fuelling up the Mercury I, an early monoplane, at Filey airfield in Yorkshire, England. The Mercury I, designed by J.S.M. Thomson, was a significant development in aviation history as it was the first British monoplane to make a successful long-distance flight. Hucks' flight from Filey to Scarborough covered a distance of approximately 18 miles, marking an important milestone in the development of aviation as a viable mode of transport. The photograph captures the sense of anticipation and excitement that surrounded early aviation, with Hucks focused intently on his task, and the Mercury I standing proudly in the background, ready for takeoff. This image is a testament to the courage and determination of early aviators, who pushed the boundaries of what was possible in the realm of flight.
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