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Piece of Original Wing Fabric From the Vin Fiz

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Piece of Original Wing Fabric From the Vin Fiz
<B>A Portion of Original Wing Fabric From the Wright <I>Vin Fiz Flyer</B></I>.</B></I> A 2" x 2" portion of the original fabric from the <I>Vin Fiz Flyer</B></I> which on September 17, 1911, piloted by Calbraith Perry Rodgers became the first plane to successfully make a transcontinental flight, completed in 82 hours with an average speed of 62 mph with seventy landings en route. Mounted with a sepia reproduction image of the aircraft, the entire tableau has an overall size of 15" x 20". This wonderful relic of early aviation history comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)