There has been an unbelievable amount of crap appearing on this site in recent
weeks, to the point where at least several (maybe many)subscribers have
elected to unsubscribe as a direct result. Mark can give us the exact number
here if he so chooses.
However, let us move on.
Sir Gordon
I'm not sure if George Augustine Taylor was related to Sir Gordon Taylor but
there is milestone coming up later this year for which the organisers are
seeking public support as per the following letter. There's a short timeline
on their request but I'm going to write a personal letter of support.
George Augustine Taylor created Australian aviation history on North
Narrabeen beach in 1909, with the first glider flight. On 5th December of
that year he was aboard a biplane glider when a stronger gust of wind
released the tethers from the hands of four assistants. Taylor soared free
above
See: http://www.deepsky.com/~firstflight/Pages/gpage6.html for the Smithsonian
conspiracy as it's called.
Dennis
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