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| RefNo | PP/SHORM/89.323 |
| Short title | Graham Gilmour in biplane, Shoreham Airport |
| Full description | Graham Gilmour sits in his biplane (possibly a Bristol Box Kite) before leaving on a flight to Amesbury on 26 May 1911. Close view of front of plane, pilot wearing tam-o'-shanter hat and long coat. Wings, struts, wheels and runners clearly visible also part of propellor behind pilot. Three men stand in front of plane all wearing suits, hats, ties. Postcard inscribed on front "Mr. Gilmour flies to Amesbury 100 miles May 26/11. F. Rowe". Postmarked 17 February 1912 and sent to Miss Bessie Clark, Cornhill, Rolvenden, Kent with message: "My Dear Bessie, this is a photo of the young Mr. Gilmour it is so sad we knew him so well through the flying ground. Many a chat with him I have had. I have his autographs with the others. Shoreham is quite upset about it knowing him so well. Write soon with love from us all, had a photo of Tom this morning", unsigned. |
| Date | 26/05/1911 |
| Period | Edwardian & After |
| Period dates | 22 Jan 1901-4 Aug 1914 |
| Photographer or Artist | F. Rowe |
| Format | Postcard |
| Owner | Marlipins Museum Shoreham |
| Subject | Transport/Aviation/Aircraft (Powered) |
| Transport/Aviation/Airports |
| Social & Family Issues/Men |
| Clothing |
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| /Thorney Island/West Thorney//West Sussex | NA354 |