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Frank McClean on the Short Biplane No1 at Leysdown
Frank McClean on the Short Biplane No1 at Leysdown in September 1909. Date: 1909
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Biplane Frank Leysdown Mcclean Short
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In this photograph from September 1909, aviation pioneer Frank McClean is seen standing confidently before the Short Biplane No1 at Leysdown, a significant moment in the early history of flight. The Short Brothers, a British aircraft manufacturing company, built this biplane, which was the first successful powered flight in the United Kingdom. Frank McClean, an accomplished pilot and test pilot, was the man chosen to make this historic achievement a reality. The Short Biplane No1, a two-seater, single-engine aircraft, was a significant departure from the earlier experimental flying machines. Its sleek design, with a wingspan of 32 feet and a length of 26 feet, was a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the time. McClean's determination and skill were on full display as he prepared for takeoff, with the wind in his hair and the determination in his eyes. This photograph captures the excitement and anticipation of the early days of aviation, a time when the impossible seemed possible, and the skies were the new frontier. Frank McClean's successful flight in the Short Biplane No1 at Leysdown on September 25, 1909, marked a turning point in aviation history and paved the way for the development of more advanced aircraft. The photograph is a reminder of the courage and pioneering spirit of the early aviators, who dared to dream and defy gravity. This photograph is a rare and valuable document of aviation history, capturing a moment of triumph and progress in the early days of flight. It is a testament to the vision and determination of Frank McClean and the Short Brothers, who together made history in the skies over Leysdown in September 1909.
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