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Royal Aeronautical Society Biography Biography
Founded in 1866 as The Aeronautical Society of Great Britain. The objectives of the society were given as “for the advancement of Aerial Navigation and for Observations in Aerology connected therewith”. The Society moved to its current premises, No. 4 Hamilton Place, in 1938.

Scope and Content
This exhibition, 'preparatory to an exhibition upon a large scale in 1869', took place at Crystal Palace 25 Jun-3 Jul, and included light engines and machines, models and drawings, kites, mortar, etc. The balloon 'Captif' would make ascents to 1000 feet. 'James Glaisher, F.R.S., will ascend during the nine days for meteorological purposes'.
Extent
23 pages
Language
English
Level of description
TOP
Repository name
Science Museum, London
Conditions governing access
Open Access
Conditions governing Reproduction
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