Model, Balloon basket, dated early 20th century

Model, Balloon basket, dated early 20th century

Museum ID: WNDRB : 424.58.1

Model balloon basket made for, and formed part of collection of Patrick Young Alexander (28 March 1867 - 7 July 1943). P.Y. Alexander was a pioneer balloonist, meteorologist, aeronautical engineer and friend to the Wright Brothers. This model was probably used as a teaching tool, when he was teaching in his later life at the Imperial Serivce College, Windsor. Seek out the story of P Y Alexander and Windsor’s other pioneers of flight when you visit the Museum.

Measurements: 140 x 102

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