Gustav Hamel's Aeroplane, Stone

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Date:18th of October 1913

Description:Gustav Hamel, a pioneer aviator, and the first aeroplane to land in Stone. The event was arranged by Evans and Sons Garage. Hamel took off from Lammascotes in Stafford and landed at the cricket ground on Lichfield Road, where this photograph was taken.

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Image courtesy of: Stone Historical and Civic Society

Donor ref:Stone Hist. and Civic Soc. No., PT00297, img: 2536 (18/2914)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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