[AEA Cygnet I aircraft being towed into launch position]

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Identifier2018-10-01-B_image_034SourceThe Alexander Graham Bell and the Aerial Experiment Association Photograph Collection (2018-10-01-B), Box 1, Folder 3CreatorAerial Experiment AssociationDescriptionPhotograph of the Aerial Experiment Association's Cygnet I aircraft, manned by Thomas E. Selfridge, being towed into launch position by the steamship Blue Hill, Bras d'Or Lake, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, December 6, 1907. The captions note that the image was taken from the Blue Hill by J. G. Davidson.

Inscription: "Kite Cygnet I, with Lieut. Selfridge on board, on her tender the Ugly Duckling, being towed into position for an ascension Dec. 6, 1907 on Little Bras d'Or Lake, near Baddeck Nova Scotia. Photo taken from steamer Blue Hill by Mr. J. G. Davidson."

Caption from bulletin: "7. The kite Cygnet I, on board her tender 'The Ugly Duckling', being towed into position on the Little Bras d'Or by the steamer Blue Hill, Dec. 6, 1907. Photograph taken from the Steamer Blue Hill by Mr. J. G. Davidson."

Part of a souvenir bulletin containing text and photographs related to the work of the Aerial Experiment Association, issued April 12, 1909.Creation Date1907-12-06SubjectAerial Experiment AssociationAerial Experiment Association Cygnet IKitesSelfridge, Thomas E., 1882-1908BoatsPlaceBaddeck (N.S.)Nova ScotiaCanadaOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Alexander Graham Bell and the Aerial Experiment Association Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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