Glider

Description

Slingsby 'Gull' 1 single-seater glider made by Slingsby Sailplanes of Yorkshire about 1938 and containing parts of the first cross-channel glider flown by Mr G.H. Stephenson

Museum reference

T.1968.57

Collection

Aviation

Object name

Glider

Production information

Slingsby Sailplanes Ltd, Manufacturer
Kirkbymoorside, Yorkshire, England, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1938

Materials

Plywood, Fabric, Paint

Physical description

Wood, ply and fabric covering

Associations

This glider contains parts of the first cross-ch: Mr G.H. Stephenson
First cross-channel glider flight, by Mr G.H. Stephenson

Exhibitions

• Atrium (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

national museum of scotland »
science and technology, in flight