Medallion commemorating Britain's first official air display

Medallion commemorating Britain's first official air display Medallion commemorating Britain's first official air display

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Medallion commemorating Britain's first official air display
Science Museum Group Collection
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Medallion commemorating Britain's first official air display
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Medallion commemorating Britain's first official air display, Blackpool's Aviation Week, October 1909.

Purchased by donor's great-aunt, Mrs Roberts, who is alleged to have paid 1/2 guinea (52.5p) for a flight in an aeroplane as a passenger.

Details

Category:
Aeronautics
Object Number:
Y1986.258
Measurements:
24 mm,
type:
commemorative medal