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Cody Circuit of Britain biplane
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Cody Circuit of Britain biplane

Third powered aircraft built by Samuel Franklin Cody

Overview

The Cody Circuit of Britain biplane, also known as the Cody III, was the third powered aircraft built by Samuel Franklin Cody. It was flown by him in various competitions during 1911, including the Daily Mail Circuit of Britain competition in which Cody was the only British contestant to complete the course. On 29 October Cody set a new British endurance record in the aircraft, flying for five hours and fifteen minutes.

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