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RefNoMC/23/252
AltRefNo08252
LevelItem
TitleLetter from W. H, Akehurst, The Kite Flying Association fo Great Britain, 27 Victory Road, Wimbledon, to [Robert] Harrison, Royal Society, Burlington House
CreatorThe Kite Flying Association fo Great Britain
Date10 December 1908
DescriptionExpressing gratitude for Harrison's interest in the formation of Kite-Flying Association, providing additional information. States there is no official publication about the association except for a letter published in "The Airship" for November. Indicates that Aeronautics will have a notice in January, and the Aeronautical Society is supporting the initiative. Mentions well-known aviators supporting the association and informs of the first meeting scheduled for 14 January. Requests for Harrison to display the enclosed letter on the Royal Society notice board, as suggested, and invites any suggestions or names. The proposed subscription for the association is 5/- per year, with the primary objective being to promote kites for scientific work.
Extent1p
FormatTypescript
AccessStatusOpen
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