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Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A smiling Cody and two others next to the tail plane of Cody aircraft mark V. With the help of his family and friends Cody built the mark V mainly from the remains More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody wearing a white jumper, deerstalker hat and braces pacing a distance out and holding a small flag, he may be marking out a race course, possibly for one of th More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A medium close up of a Native American in traditional dress at the controls of Cody aircraft mark II. The Native American is probably a member of one of the Wild W More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War An excellent view of Cody aircraft mark II. Cody is working on the unfinished machine the wing of which is being held down by a mechanic. There is a small number o More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good close up of Austro-Daimler engine mounted on Cody aircraft mark V. With the help of his family and friends Cody built the mark V mainly from the remains of More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III outside the shed on Laffan's Plain with Cody working on it and a good number of civilian and army onlookers observing. Cody built this aircr More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good view of the Cody aircraft mark III with Cody working on the engine. There is a good number of civilian and army onlookers observing including two children. More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II as built, with a number of civilian and army bystanders stood around. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in sev More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight during the Michelin Trophy trials with a group of spectators with dog and bicycle stood below by a flag. The aircraft is blurred du More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II flying in the distance above "A" and "B" airship sheds. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crashes More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody sat in the cockpit of Cody aircraft mark V with passengers. With the help of his family and friends Cody built the mark V mainly from the remains of the mark More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good close up of Cody at the controls of Cody aircraft mark V. Note the extra fuel tank behind him. With the help of his family and friends Cody built the mark V More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good medium close up of Cody at the controls of Cody aircraft mark II. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crashes and wa More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Medium close up of the undercarriage of Cody aircraft mark II. Several men can be seen in the background looking at the aircraft. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A medium close up of Cody with two passengers in Cody aircraft mark V. With the help of his family and friends Cody built the mark V mainly from the remains of the More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A close up of the 4 cylinder Green engine almost certainly mounted on the Cody aircraft mark II. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been i More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good medium close up of Cody with female passenger (possibly Blanche Leroy - the wife of Ted Leroy) in Cody aircraft mark V. With the help of his family and frie More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Close up of 4 cylinder Green engine mounted on the Cody aircraft mark II. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crashes and w More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A close up of Cody wearing his flying helmet in the cockpit of the Cody aircraft mark V. Note that the cockpit is not covered unlike any of the other photographs o More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A medium close up of work being carried out on the undercarriage of Cody aircraft mark II. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in sev More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A medium close up of the engine and propeller of Cody aircraft mark II. A mechanic is working on the Green engine. Cody and another man (both figures rather blurre More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War- the work of Samuel Franklin Cody in Airship, Kite and Aircraft Aeronautics 1903 - 1913 The Cody Aircraft Mark V in flight, probably over Laffan's Plain near Alde More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War- the work of Samuel Franklin Cody in Airship, Kite and Aircraft Aeronautics 1903 - 1913 Cody Aircraft Mark V, with S F Cody in the pilot's seat, outside the shed More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War- the work of Samuel Franklin Cody in Airship, Kite and Aircraft Aeronautics 1903 - 1913 Spectators surround the Cody Aircraft Mark III outside S F Cody's shed on More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War- the work of Samuel Franklin Cody in Airship, Kite and Aircraft Aeronautics 1903 - 1913 Portrait of S F Cody shortly taken shortly after winning his first Micheli More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark V undergoing a strength test in the shed by being hung upside down and having small bags of sand on the lower wing and what appear to be shot ba More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good view of part of the Cody aircraft mark V, Cody is standing alongside. With the help of his family and friends Cody built the mark V mainly from the remains More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good view of Cody aircraft mark II as built, immediately after take off. Cody can be clearly seen in the cockpit. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II on the ground with Cody stood next to it. The aircraft Cody flew at the Bournemouth Aviation Meeting though only for a short distance due to More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War An excellent photograph of Cody aircraft mark II in flight close to the ground. Cody can be clearly seen piloting the aircraft. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; t More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight flying overhead. The photograph is virtually a silhouette. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in seve More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good view of Cody aircraft mark II in flight over a tranquil looking Basingstoke canal. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in seve More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II close to the ground and about to fly overhead. Most of the aircraft is in silhouette. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good medium close up of Cody aircraft mark II with Edward Leroy (despite the name, Lela's son - see below for further details) and Blanche Leroy (Edward's wife) More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II postcard montage with a portrait shot of Cody wearing a suit and flying helmet in the middle. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II low to the ground after possibly just taking off from Laffan's Plain. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in sev More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II flying far in the distance above "A" and "B" airship sheds. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crash More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A medium close up of Cody aircraft mark II with Edward Leroy (despite the name, Lela's son - see below for further details) and Blanche Leroy (Edward's wife) aboar More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crashes and was suffering generally from constant usa More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good view of Cody aircraft mark II about to fly overhead. Cody can clearly be seen waving. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in se More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in background on Laffan's Plain either taking off or landing. In the foreground a soldier is watching from an observation stand also known as More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II on the ground. Cody and another are working on the undercarriage of unfinished aircraft. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircr More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II on the ground as built. With a small group of onlookers including some children and a dog. A man in a long white coat, possibly Cody is carry More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody sat at the controls of Cody aircraft mark II with a passenger. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crashes and was suf More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good view of the Cody aircraft mark II outside the shed on Laffan's Plain with a number of onlookers. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II just taking off. A column of mounted soldiers and horses with wagons are in the background. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous a More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in the middle distance flying low over Laffan's Plain, with another biplane flying overhead in the distance. Cody built this aircraft in 191 More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody boards Cody aircraft mark II whilst a Native American vacates his seat five more including two children are watching. The Native Americans are probably member More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II as built, with a number of civilian onlookers stood around. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crash More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good view of Cody aircraft mark II flying quite close to the ground, banking to port. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight quite close to the ground. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crashes and was suffering ge More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight low over Laffan's Plain behind a soldier on an observation stand also known as Queen Victoria's pavilion. Cody built this aircraft More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight. Cody is waving to the camera whilst the aircraft is about to fly overhead. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight during the Michelin Trophy trials. Note the flag markers on the ground. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II as built, Cody is standing on the machine by the cockpit, others are gathered around whilst several bystanders observe. Cody built this aircr More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody stood next to the cockpit of Cody aircraft mark II with two Native Americans including a child aboard the aircraft and six more stood around, all are in tradi More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight during the Michelin Trophy trials. In the background on the ground the observation stand and marker flags can be seen along with a More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight with an airship flying above. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crashes and was suffering More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A medium close up of Cody aircraft mark II outside the shed on Laffan's Plain, with Cody and passenger aboard. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircr More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good view of Cody aircraft mark II in flight, banking low over Laffan's Plain. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crashe More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Probably Cody aircraft mark II in flight during the Michelin Trophy trials. A wide view of Laffan's Plain with the aircraft being in the distance. Note the flag ma More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A medium close up of Cody aircraft mark II with Edward Leroy (despite the name, Lela's son - see below for further details) and Blanche Leroy (Edward's wife) aboar More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight with G A Broomfield standing on the wing. Broomfield was a very good friend of Cody and his family. As a volunteer he helped Cody t More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II postcard montage with a portrait shot of Cody wearing a suit and flying helmet in the middle. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II flying over Laffan's Plain. What looks like Cody's workshop can be seen amongst the trees in the background. Cody built this aircraft in 1910 More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II on the ground as built. Cody in the pilot's seat. The aircraft is surrounded by many civilian onlookers including two in front of the aircraf More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight in the distance. There is a large group of civilian and military spectators in the foreground watching the flight including two men More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight close to the ground with a passenger. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crashes and was s More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War An excellent view of Cody aircraft mark II outside Cody shed, medium close up view, Cody standing alongside. A small group of civilian and military onlookers are s More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight close to the ground. Cody can be clearly seen in the cockpit. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in s More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II flying over the Basingstoke canal. On one side of the image a man stood in a small rowing boat by the bank of the canal is watching the aircr More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good close up of Cody at the controls of Cody aircraft mark II . Note the steering wheel control instead of the steering column that most aircraft were and are f More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II on the ground at the Lanark Aviation Meeting. Cody did only limited flying at this meeting due to problems with the engine (see below). Cody More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight quite close to the ground. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crashes and was suffering ge More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II on the ground. Mr. Wackett (facing the camera), a seventy year old assistant of Cody who like several other friends and family was a constant More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II taxiing across a field with trees in the background. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous aircraft had been in several crashes and More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark II in flight. G A Broomfield on the wing. Broomfield was a very good friend of Cody and his family. As a volunteer he helped Cody throughout his More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good view of Cody aircraft mark II with Cody and another working on the undercarriage of the unfinished aircraft. Cody built this aircraft in 1910; the previous More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III in flight. Another biplane is in the far distance. Cody built this aircraft for the Daily Mail Circuit of Britain race for which there was a More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III with its wings and flying surfaces removed being towed by a car with a large crowd gathered around. Cody built this aircraft for the Daily M More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good almost full length portrait shot of Cody wearing a suit and tie standing alongside the cockpit of Cody aircraft mark III. The mark III was smaller and light More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III outside the shed on Laffan's Plain with an unknown person at the controls. The mark III was smaller and lighter than Cody's previous aircraf More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III on the ground at Exeter with Cody in the cockpit. Three policemen are stood around the aircraft along with a man with his back to the camera More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III in flight over Laffan's Plain. A soldier is sitting on a log in the foreground observing the flight. Cody built this aircraft for the Daily More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A medium close up of Cody aircraft mark III outside the shed on Laffan's Plain. Cody and Mr. Morton with a dog are standing in the background. This is probably due More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III on the ground. Cody appears to be carrying out some work on one of the bracing wires. Several others can also be seen including Mr Wackett, More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III on the ground. Cody and others are stood around the aircraft. Cody built this aircraft for the Daily Mail Circuit of Britain race for which More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III on Laffan's Plain. Cody and others are swinging one of the starboard rudder and spar into position. Cody built this aircraft for the Daily M More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III under construction, no rudder or elevator has been fitted yet. Cody built this aircraft for the Daily Mail Circuit of Britain air race for w More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A medium close up of the Cody aircraft mark III on the ground, showing the engine and undercarriage. The undercarriage is being held slightly off the ground by a s More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III on the ground. Several mechanics and possibly Cody are helping to manoeuvre the aircraft. Cody built this aircraft for the Daily Mail Circui More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III in an unfinished state with no elevators or rudders fitted. Cody built this aircraft for the Daily Mail Circuit of Britain race for which th More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A good side view of the Cody aircraft mark III. It is outside the shed on Laffan's Plain with a group of observers both civilian and military, men and women includ More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War A medium close up of Cody in the pilot's seat of Cody aircraft mark III. Cody built this aircraft for the Daily Mail Circuit of Britain race for which there was a More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III in flight at considerable altitude. Cody built this aircraft for the Daily Mail Circuit of Britain race for which there was a �GBP10,000 fi More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark III in flight at quite low altitude in the middle distance over Laffan's Plain. Cody built this aircraft for the Daily Mail Circuit of Britain More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark V on the ground having work carried out on it. Three young boys are playing on the ground next to the aircraft whilst some soldiers and a sailor More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War An excellent view of Cody aircraft mark V in flight close to the ground over Laffan's Plain. With the help of his family and friends Cody built the mark V mainly f More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark V close up of 120 HP, Austro Daimler engine. With the help of his family and friends Cody built the mark V mainly from the remains of the mark I More

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody aircraft mark V on the ground. Note that the balance of the aircraft means that it is resting on the skid trailing behind the undercarriage not the small whee More