History:

On 21 May 1914 Mr J E Bailey flew an aircraft of his own design and construction at Bacchus Marsh, VIC for the first time. However, at 914 m (3,000 ft) during test flying the engine failed. Accounts indicate he “tried to volplane but failed to control the machine properly. He managed, however, by use of a patent device of his own, to check the great downward rush.” However, the speed was too great and the aircraft crashed and was wrecked, the pilot being knocked unconscious.

Further information:

Information on this aircraft is currently limited. The Author welcomes any further specifications and/or details to update the site.