CWF Alan Wright - Vernon Stokes (1) c. 1907. jpg
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CWF Alan Wright - Vernon Stokes (1) c. 1907. jpg
CWF Alan Wright - Vernon Stokes (1) c.1907.jpg
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1. Title: "CWF Alan Wright - Vernon Stokes (1) c. 1907: A Glimpse into the Past - The Early Life of a Pioneering British Aviator" CWF Alan Wright, later known as Vernon Stokes, is captured in this evocative photograph taken around 1907. The image offers a rare glimpse into the early life of a man who would go on to make significant contributions to the field of aviation. Born on May 14, 1884, in London, England, Alan Wright's fascination with flying began at an early age. By the turn of the century, he had already built his first glider and was experimenting with powered flight. In 1903, he joined the Aeronautical Society of Great Britain and began working as an assistant to aviation pioneer Percy Pilcher. This photograph captures Alan Wright in his early twenties, a time when he was already making a name for himself in the burgeoning aviation community. Dressed in a simple shirt and trousers, with a serious expression on his face, he stands before a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky. The simple propeller and fabric wings of an early aircraft can be seen in the background, a testament to the era's rudimentary yet groundbreaking technology. Alan Wright's aviation career continued to flourish, and by 1910, he had set several altitude records and become the first person to fly a monoplane in Britain. In 1912, he changed his name to Vernon Stokes and went on to serve as a flight instructor during World War I. He continued to fly throughout his life, setting numerous records and contributing to the development of aviation technology. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the early days of aviation and the pioneering spirit of men like CWF Alan Wright, who dared to dream of taking flight and made it a reality.
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