Invented in Grafton 1963

THE

AUSTRALIAN

HANG GLIDING HISTORY

Experienced by the World

The Dickenson Wing

The Dickenson Wing Mk1 half Scale model was first flown before the Grafton Jacaranda Festival (NSW Australia) that was held in October 1963

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The very first launch September 1963

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The Dickenson Wing Mk1

Rod Fuller before the struts were cut off and an 'A' Frame fitted. Photo taken before the Festival 08.09.63

John Dickensons very first flight with no 'A' Frame September 1963

Rod Fuller flying the Mk1 with an 'A' Frame

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The Dickenson Wing Mk2

The only surviving photo of the Mk2, note the control bar. John did not have the technology to make a triangle at this time Pilot John Dickenson

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The Dickenson Wing Mk3

John Dickenson 1965

John Dickenson 1965

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The Dickenson Wing Mk4

This was one of Johns best gliders. The sail was sewn by sail maker Kevin Mitchell, who made the 'Aerostructures' and early Moyes sails and later worked for Steve Cohen.

 

Launching

John Preparing to set the endurance record

John Setting the Record

 

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