Cody Artefacts

The Cody Pavilion and the Museum celebrate the life and times of Samuel Franklin Cody who succeeded in attaining the first powered, sustained and controlled flight in Great Britain at Farnborough in October 1908.

A full size replica, constructed in its original form and materials, of this historic and unique aeroplane – Cody Army Aeroplane No1A – is on permanent display.

The Museum also exhibits a number of Cody ephemera, including one of his diaries and drawing notebooks; and the Flying Clothing Collection holds three of his coats and jackets.

Enquiries & Access

If you wish to see any of our archives or artefacts, or to enquire whether we have a particular item, please see Enquiries & Access for details and forms.