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Photomechanical print of people working on an airship engine and control car, Hurn Airport, England, circa 1940s. The caption notes that this is the first airship to be built in the country in 20 years.Part of a photograph album related to John…

Photomechanical print of servicemen with the Bikini, an inflatable raft used for firefighting, England, circa 1940s. The caption describes the Bikini's propulsion method and development.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester…

Newspaper clipping, "New rescue raft from factory of family concern," from the Kent and Sussex Courier, October 1943. Reports on the development and test trials of a new life raft.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's…

Illustration, "The first aerial ship, 1834," depicting the Eagle airship designed by the Comte de Lennox, undated.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.