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The Founding Pioneers of Aviation at Mussel Manor, Shell?
The Founding Pioneers of Aviation at Mussel Manor, Shellbeach, on 4th May 1909 on the Isle of Sheppy, UK. Back Row Standing L-R: Jdf Andrews Owner of Muswell Manor, Oswald Short, Horace Short, Eustace Short, Sir Francis F.K. Mcclean (Smoking Pipe), Griffith Brewer, Frank Hedges Butler, Dr Wjs Lockyer, Warwick Wright; Front Row Sitting L-R: Jtc Moore-Brabazon, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright, Hon. Charles Rolls Date: 1909
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This historic photograph captures a momentous gathering at Muswell Manor, Shellbeach, on the Isle of Sheppy, UK, on 4th May 1909. The occasion was the visit of the Founding Pioneers of Aviation, who had come together to witness the pioneering flights of the Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur. Standing in the back row from left to right are J.D. Andrews, the owner of Muswell Manor; Oswald Short; Horace Short; Eustace Short; Sir Francis F.K. McClean, smoking a pipe; Griffith Brewer; Frank Hedges Butler; and Dr. W.J.S. Lockyer. In the front row, seated from left to right, are J.TC Moore-Brabazon, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright, and Hon. Charles Rolls. This assemblage of aviation pioneers represents a significant milestone in the early history of flight. The Wright Brothers had made their first powered flight in 1903, and their groundbreaking invention had captured the imagination of the world. By 1909, they had come to Europe to demonstrate their aircraft to a wider audience. Muswell Manor, with its expansive grounds and proximity to the coast, provided an ideal location for their demonstrations. This photograph is a testament to the excitement and curiosity that surrounded the early days of aviation. The pioneers in this image were not only witnesses to history but also contributors to the development of this new and revolutionary technology. Their gathering at Muswell Manor marks an important chapter in the annals of aviation history.
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