ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 72188
Last updated: 25 May 2013
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| Date: | 10-SEP-1909 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Barnwell Biplane |
| Operator: | Harold Barnwell |
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| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Causewayhead, Stirling, Scotland -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | Causewayhead, Stirling, Scotland |
| Causewayhead, Stirling, Scotland |
When the engine was started the aero plane, like a huge white-winged bird, rushed forward and with a rapid sweep rose into the air. The nose was pointed at a very high angle and after travelling about 80 yards the machine suddenly dipped and came rushing to the ground. Harold Barnwell succeeded in flying for eighty yards on 8 July 1909, but the machine was damaged on landing.
Although the aeroplane was badly damaged, Mr Barnwell escaped with a few slight cuts and bruises and was highly delighted with the results. The aeroplane was repaired. Believed to be Scotland's first aircraft.
After repairs and with the wingspan reduced to 45 feet further trials were carried out on 8 September 1909 using a starting rail. A height of 25 feet was reached before the machine was damaged beyond repair on 10 September 1909.
Sources:
The Flying Scots, a century of aviation in Scotland.
Jack Webster
The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. 1994
ISBN 0 9522174 2 2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Barnwell
http://flyingmachines.ru/Site2/Crafts/Craft29495.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Feb-2010 12:21 | John Baker | Added |
| 01-Feb-2010 22:19 | John Baker | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
| 27-Feb-2013 14:11 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Date, Operator, Source, Narrative] |
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