Ernest Willows black plaque

Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

The Clock Tower The dramatic clock above celebrates the life and achievements of local aeronautical pioneer Captain Ernest Willows (1886-1926) Captain Willows became the first man to cross the Bristol Channel in a powered aircraft, when he flew his airship from from Cardiff to London in 1910. The cl

ock's two faces incorporate kinetic elements, which illustrate key themes and events from Captain Willows' life.

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