First Bristol Boxkite Airplanes in South Africa Lot of 7 Original Photos 1911
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Lot of 7 vintage anonymous photographs. This group of photographs relate the sale of the first airplanes, 3 Bristol Boxkite airplanes, to the South African Army by the Belgian aviator Joseph Christiaens. Christiaens went to South Africa to do demonstrations and sell 1 to 3 Bristol Box-Kite. The first, ne28 to Dr John Weston, the second was no doubt ne27 and the last was used for parts. The Bristol Box-Kite (66 were built) were designed by Sir George White, (inspired by Farman). (He probably worked for the British & Colonial Aeroplane Company, Bristol ne27 july 10th, 1910). *** Date : August 1911 *** Location/Lieu : South Africa *** Photographer/Credit : ANONYMOUS *** Categories : Africa (Other) - Aviation *** - Additional scans available on request. 7 Albumen prints, Overall very good condition, some creases on one photo and stain on another one. *** Size in inches/Taille en pouces (1 inch=2,5 cm) : about 4.3x6
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By ANONYMOUS
Lot of 7 vintage anonymous photographs. This group of photographs relate the sale of the first airplanes, 3 Bristol Boxkite airplanes, to the South African Army by the Belgian aviator Joseph Christiaens. Christiaens went to South Africa to do demonstrations and sell 1 to 3 Bristol Box-Kite. The first, ne28 to Dr John Weston, the second was no doubt ne27 and the last was used for parts. The Bristol Box-Kite (66 were built) were designed by Sir George White, (inspired by Farman). (He probably worked for the British & Colonial Aeroplane Company, Bristol ne27 july 10th, 1910). *** Date : August 1911 *** Location/Lieu : South Africa *** Photographer/Credit : ANONYMOUS *** Categories : Africa (Other) - Aviation *** - Additional scans available on request. 7 Albumen prints, Overall very good condition, some creases on one photo and stain on another one. *** Size in inches/Taille en pouces (1 inch=2,5 cm) : about 4.3x6
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Vendor: Bits of Our Past Ltd
