Historical information
As a 13 year old David Staig was inspired by a person who designed and flew a wooden bi-plane. He went on to design and build his own. His contribution to aviation is explained in the manuscript. It includes specifications of the Staig aircraft.
29/4/2019: Contact from David Staig's grandson, Frank Staig, informs that this manuscript contains some factual errors. To be corrected in an addendum.
Physical description
A manuscript, believed to be unpublished, which was compiled by William Greer. Bound by SHNCHC volunteer.
Subjects
- (mr) david staig,
- (mrs) helen staig,
- (miss) agnes staig,
- (mr) joseph inglefinger,
- (mr) george robinson,
- butcher,
- surrey engine and boiler works,
- the principal garage,
- (miss) lillian staig,
- (master) david staig,
- (miss) elsie stevens,
- cirrus-staig,
- (mrs) elsie staig,
- canterbury road,
- surrey hills,
- (mr) bill steiner,
- (mr) joe tacey,
- (mr) s. n. rodda,
- hart aviation company,
- surrey motors pty ltd,
- (hon) (mr) william l baillieu,
- senior's motors pty ltd,
- (mr) joe francis,
- vine's timber yard,
- (miss) maude ratten,
- (mrs) p.d. waters,
- (mr) harry jewell,
- (mr) j. turner,
- (mr) frank senior
