Model of a Farman Biplane at Lichfield Carnival

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Date:1910

Description:This model of a Farman Biplane appeared at the 1910 Lichfield Carnival (known as "The Lichfield Bower").
Flying Farman Biplanes, Frenchman Louis Paulhan and Englishman Claude Graham White had recently competed for a £10,000 prize offered by the Daily Mail for flying from London to Manchester. Both men had landed at locations near Lichfield during their flights, creating alot of local interest.

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Transport & Communication Flying Displays Fairs, Carnivals, Parades & Processions Celebrations, Events & Disasters Aviation

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Image courtesy of: Mr C Brown

Donor ref:Godwin 101 (6/514)

Source: Mr John Godwin

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