These pictures were taken at a lecture given by The Commander
General view of Lecture Hall. The Commander said that it took 3.5 hours to 'set up' for a lecture and 2.5 hours to disassemble it.
Bragg-Smith of 1912. I have this model. The original was made by Bragg-Smith for the Son of the then Prime Minister - Asquith!
Japanese 'Crow' model being launched.
The 'A'-Frame Pusher. It still flies well!
Gordon Light's 1933 Wakefield model. Flown 'Proxy' by J. E. Pelly-Fry in the competition.
D.A. Pavely's 1934 Wakefield Class Canard
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An oil stove was used for heat!
The model still flies very well. Actually, I think this indoor (balsa and tissue) version performs better than the original one which is made of hardwood, wire and silk.
Left, above and right are Laurie Barr - brilliant Indoor AND Outdoor Model specialist.
'Crow' in flight
Lazybones in flight
I have this model. It says 'S.M.A.E.' on it and is covered in 'condenser' paper.
Left, Centre and Right - D. A. Pavely's 'Fairy Queen of 1920. Still going strong in 2014!
Part of the Engine Section
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Health and Safety was different then! The balloon envelope is tissue paper.
Winding his own design 'Lazybones' indoor model. I have this aircraft and it still performs perfectly.
His Bleriot Monoplane. A beautiful scale model that I have - but do not dare fly!
One of his 'Flappers' - or more correctly 'Ornithopters' causing heads to duck!
Joe Ehrhard's 1930 Wakefield cup winner
Another ornithopter under way.
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