The museum has a replica of the Gatling Aeroplane, designed and “flown” by local inventor James Henry Gatling in 1873.   

Here is a photo of a replica of the Gatling Areoplane proudly shown by the site manager Ken Christison. 

Another view.  Notice where the pilot would sit in the middle. The fans on each side, human petal powered, provide lift over the wings.

1942 automation shown here is the Benthall peanut picker.