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The Seddon Mayfly
Unknown, 1912, Lantern slide, Press cutting
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The Seddon Mayfly
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Item no
34707
Title
The Seddon Mayfly
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1912
Size
8.2 x 8.2 cm
Type
Lantern slide
;
Press cutting
The Seddon Mayfly was a tandem biplane of unusual construction. It was designed by Royal Navy Lieutenant John W. Seddon and A. G. Hackett and built by Accles & Pollock. When built it was the largest aeroplane in the world, but it failed to fly when tested.
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