Balloon Trophy, 1898

Balloon Trophy, 1898

Museum ID: WNDRB : 424.58.4

Awarded to Patrick Young Alexander. He was a supporter and funder of early pioneers in flight. The dedication on the trophy has been translated and reads: dedicated to P Y Alexander. In memory of the Ascent of 15 September 1898 by the German Society for the Furthering of Aeronautics in Berlin.’ P.Y. Alexander was a pioneer balloonist, meteorologist, aeronautical engineer and friend to the Wright Brothers. Seek out the story of P Y Alexander and Windsor’s other pioneers of flight when you visit the Museum.

Measurements: 500 x 210 x 225

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