hma no.1 after breaking back
24 september
his majesty s airship no. 1, intended scout royal navy, known mayfly , designated ‘hma hermione’ in public records because naval contingent @ barrow attached hms hermione, cruiser moored locally preparing act tender, breaks in 2 in high winds being removed shed @ cavendish dock full trials. design never flown.
18 november
first british seaplane leave water, , first seaplane take off british waters, avro type d, first of 6 of type, piloted royal navy commander oliver schwann, lifts off cavendish dock, barrow-in-furness, england, briefly, falls water , damaged. lack of training betrayed him, , first take-off not followed first successful landing. avro repaired.
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