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Aviation History
1911
1911 - 0089.PDF
FEBRUARY 4, 1911. /S^f?" [/ycED " Flight' Copyright. AT BROOKLANDS ON SATURDAY.—Tom Sopwith in flight on his Howard Wright, and the Spencer- Stirling machine on the ground. E.N.V. Bleriot, had been erected during the forenoon, and at mid-day was brought out to be tested by M. Prier, who, although the machine and engine were totally strange to him, made a very good flight of about 15 minutes at a speed of 45 miles per hour. Mr. Barber was the next to appear, piloting the Valkyrie instruc tion machine, on which he flew circuit after circuit very steadily. Tuesday morning was favourable for flying, and M. Prier was out early, flying with his usual grace Bleriot school machines. The ' ;-•• mm BROOKLANDS AS SEEN FROM ABOVE FROM MR. TOM SOPWITH'S HOWARD WRIGHT BIPLANE.— Passing over the winding Wey and the Brooklands Club House. Note the bridge across the Wey leading to the aviation grounds. 91
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