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Pusher Biplane #2, Test Flights (private) - 1910/11John and Reginald Duigan - A Photographic Gallery
The following images are of test flights more than likely only witnessed by the photographer at Spring Plains Station (either John or Reginald Duigan and/or their two assistants? who often appear in images from this period). They are true pieces of our aviation history. Where the obverse of the print has been annotated this is also noted as in several cases, the annotation precisely dates the image. The original prints were either 5" x "7 or 8" x 10" enlargements (presumably made at the time and now substantially yellowed), or in several cases, what appear to be 'contact prints' made from the original negative and printed by the local photographic dealer, pharmacist or possibly the Duigans themselves. The last image is most representative of this. As far as possible, the actual 'appearance' of the original prints has been retained with digital retouching employed only to peel back the ravages of time - scratches, dust spots, flaking etc. In most cases however the photographs were found in remarkable condition, most apparent if you download the larger 500 pixel or 1000 pixel copies also made available. enjoy !
 Pusher Biplane at Mia Mia 1910/11 Duigan Family Archives A 500 pixel or 1000 pixel image may also be downloaded
 Pusher Biplane at Mia Mia 1910/11 Annotation (possibly) in John Duigan's hand on obverse states : "Evening scene" Duigan Family Archives A 500 pixel or 1000 pixel image may also be downloaded
 Pusher Biplane at Mia Mia, January 25, 1911 Annotation in John Duigan's hand on obverse states : "January 25th 1911 at Mia Mia Wind has blown wheels round. Machine just rising (not previously published)" also " Mr Duigan Note the aileron positions to counteact side wind & engine turning moment." Duigan Family Archives A 500 pixel or 1000 pixel image may also be downloaded
 Pusher Biplane at Mia Mia, January 25, 1911 Duigan Family Archives A 500 pixel or 1000 pixel image may also be downloaded
 Pusher Biplane at Mia Mia 1910/11 Annotation in John Duigan's hand on obverse states : "Pushing it home up the hill Sometimes we used to run the engine instead" Duigan Family Archives A 500 pixel or 1000 pixel image may also be downloaded
 Pusher Biplane at Mia Mia, May 31, 1911 Annotation in John Duigan's hand on obverse states : "May 31st 1911 flight before Major Hedges Defence Department. W W Forrest Marshall Aerial League of Australia (Vic Sect) & others at Mia Mia Victoria" Duigan Family Archives A 500 pixel or 1000 pixel image may also be downloaded
 Pusher Biplane at Mia Mia, May 31, 1911 (detail) Duigan Family Archives A 500 pixel or 1000 pixel image may also be downloaded
 Pusher Biplane at Mia Mia, May 31, 1911 Annotation in John Duigan's hand on obverse states : "R C Duigan flying at [..] 2nd attempt in 12 mph wind. landed safely. May 31, 1911 J R Duigan" "My brother RC Duigan flying the machine" Duigan Family Archives A 500 pixel or 1000 pixel image may also be downloaded
 Pusher Biplane at Mia Mia 1910/11 Duigan Family Archives A 500 pixel or 1000 pixel image may also be downloaded
 Pusher Biplane at Mia Mia 1910/11 Duigan Family Archives A 500 pixel or 1000 pixel image may also be downloaded
 Pusher Biplane at Mia Mia 1910/11 Annotation possibly in John Duigan's hand on obverse states : "Going over, 100 yards from start" Duigan Family Archives A 500 pixel or 1000 pixel image may also be downloaded
 Pusher Biplane at Mia Mia 1910/11 Annotation possibly in John Duigan's hand on obverse states : "Take off on one of the 80 or so flights on flat at Spring Plains 1910-11" Duigan Family Archives A 500 pixel or 1000 pixel image may also be downloaded
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