[Wrecked British airship R1 outside hangar]

Photograph of the wrecked British airship R1 (designation "Mayfly") outside a hangar, circa 1911.

Inscription: "Sept 24/11. 'MAYFLY' wrecked by wind. 'AIRSHIP No.1.'"

Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.

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