Pioneer Aviation. A rare WWI period wicker pilots seat, with leather-covered rim, 36cm high x 47cm wide The earliest aircraft seats were made of wood but by 1912 more lightweight seats made from wicker or cane were introduced. Early aircraft were extremely flimsy and it was essential to save weight wherever possible to prevent the aircraft from breaking up in flight. Wicker seats were used in WWI fighters, notably the Sopwith Camel.
Pioneer Aviation. A rare WWI period wicker pilots seat, with leather-covered rim, 36cm high x 47cm wide The earliest aircraft seats were made of wood but by 1912 more lightweight seats made from wicker or cane were introduced. Early aircraft were extremely flimsy and it was essential to save weight wherever possible to prevent the aircraft from breaking up in flight. Wicker seats were used in WWI fighters, notably the Sopwith Camel.
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