Early Type of Monoplane – Filey, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 54° 12.293 W 000° 17.103
30U E 677067 N 6009720
This model of an aeroplane is a 1/6 th scale replica of a plane used as a training aircraft along Filey beach between 1911 and 1912.
Waymark Code: WMENE5
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/18/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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There is a plaque nearby placed by the Royal Aeronautical Society. It honours Robert Blackburn who ran the flying school using planes of his own design.

He went on to Form The Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Company. (visit link)

The model is on a small grassed area in front of a cafe next to the promenade.
Type of Object: 1/6 th scale model of a Blackburn Mercury Mk2 Monoplane

Location: On the promenade at Filey.

Material: Metal

Title: Not listed

Artist: Not listed

Placement Date: Not listed

Website: Not listed
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