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The first crossing of the United States by airplane was achieved by Calbraith Perry Rodgers in 1911 in his Wright EX biplane, named the Vin Fiz. This collection consists of a short booklet written by Rodgers during the course of his cross-country flight that was sold to raise money for the aviator.
Identifier
NASM.XXXX.0889
Creator
Armour Company
Date
1911
Provenance
Unknown, found in collection, NASM.XXXX.0889.
Extent
0.05 Cubic feet (1 folder)
Archival Repository
National Air and Space Museum Archives
Related Materials
Wright EX Vin Fiz in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Collection: Wright EX Vin Fiz, A19340060000.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a short booklet written by Calbraith Perry Rodgers during the course of his cross-country flight that was sold to raise money for the aviator. The booklet, which has been laminated, includes photographs of Rodgers and the Wright EX Vin Fiz as well as a labeled cross section drawing of the aircraft with detailed specifications, and a Vin Fiz soft drink advertisement on the back cover.
Arrangement note
Collection is a single item.
Rights
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Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Citation
Story of My Flying with Complete Technical Description of My Aeroplane booklet by Calbraith Perry Rodgers, NASM.XXXX.0889, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Topics
Aeronautics
Wright (Co) Model EX "Vin Fiz"
Air pilots
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Booklets