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Royal Aero Club flying ground at Eastchurch Sheppey
Royal Aero Club flying ground at Eastchurch, Sheppey. 27 July 1912. Taken from F.K. McCleans 70hp Short tractor biplane by William J.S. Lockyer. Date: 1912
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70hp Aero Biplane Eastchurch Lockyer Sheppey Taken Tractor Short
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This photograph, taken on July 27, 1912, captures the excitement and innovation of the early days of aviation at the Royal Aero Club flying ground at Eastchurch, Sheppey. The image, taken by renowned photographer William J.S. Lockyer, depicts a 70hp Short tractor biplane, specifically a model from F.K. McLean's fleet, taxying on the grassy runway. The plane's powerful engine and large propeller are a testament to the technological advancements of the time. The Royal Aero Club, founded in 1901, was a pioneering organization dedicated to promoting aviation in the United Kingdom. Eastchurch, located on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, was one of the earliest and most significant flying grounds in the country. It was here that many of the first British aviators learned to fly and set numerous aviation records. The scene in this photograph is one of transportational transformation. The era of air travel was just beginning, and the sight of this biplane gliding through the skies must have been awe-inspiring to those who witnessed it. The image serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the pioneers of aviation, who paved the way for the modern aviation industry we know today.
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