Chesterton
Chesterton
Contents
History
Scientific Instrument makers C. Wallis, C. Knightly, P. Booth and E. Muller, of Old Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, built a glider in early 1910. The machine was intended to be trolley launched at a site near Royston. Had it been successful, a 25/35 h.p. powerplant was intended to be fitted.
Company References
- British Aircraft Before The Great War, Michael H. Goodall and Albert E. Tagg (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001)
Project Data
| Project No | Type No | Name | Alternative Name(s) | Year | Spec (Requirement) | Status | Qty | Description | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glider | 1910 | Proto | 1 | 1S triplane glider | 1 |
Project References
- British Aircraft Before The Great War, Michael H. Goodall and Albert E. Tagg (Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001)
Production Details and Type Description
Type
Triplane glider of 35 ft. span and 5 ft. chord. Control by wing warping.
Triplane glider of 35 ft. span and 5 ft. chord. Control by wing warping.
One aircraft only : no c/n or registration, flight status unknown.
Total Chesterton Production1