Cannelton Indiana Edwards Hydro Aeroplane First Trial Real Photo Postcard

The postcard captures the inaugural flight trial of the Edwards Hydro Aeroplane on July 2, 1915, in Cannelton, Indiana. This event marks an early, experimental phase in hydroplane (seaplane) aviation, showcasing pioneering efforts to adapt aircraft for water-based operations. The design, with its visible floats for water landing and takeoff, reflects the innovative, often trial-and-error approach to aircraft development in the nascent years of flight.