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Postcard (reproduction) of the "Vin Fiz" railcar that carried Calbraith Perry Rodgers's family, mechanics, reporters, and equipment during his transcontinental flight across the United States, circa 1911. This postcard was produced in 2011 for the…

Cacheted philatelic cover commemorating the 50th anniversary of Calbraith Perry Rodgers' transcontinental flight across the United States, September 17, 1961. Features an image of the Wright Model EX "Vin Fiz" aircraft. Addressed to Mrs. Cal Rodgers…

Photographic postcard of Calbraith Perry Rodgers (foreground left, with crutches) and others with the Wright Model EX "Vin Fiz" aircraft, circa 1911-1912.Caption: "From New York to Long Beach / Aviator Rodgers landing -- 1911."

Photograph of Calbraith Perry Rodgers (left) being greeted after his arrival in Pasadena, California, 1911. Rodgers is draped in an American flag and a woman stands next to him holding flowers.

Photograph of Calbraith Perry Rodgers with a cigar, circa 1900-1912.Inscription on verso: "Cal. P. Rodgers."

Photograph of Calbraith Perry Rodgers with a cigar, circa 1911-1912.

Photograph (reproduction) of Calbraith Perry Rodgers with the Wright Model EX "Vin Fiz" aircraft, circa 1911-1912. A crowd is visible in the background.Caption: "Testing engines before flight."

Photographic postcard of Calbraith Perry Rodgers's Wright Model B aircraft after its fatal crash at Long Beach, California on April 3, 1912. A picture of Rodgers is inset on the left.

Photographic portrait of Calbraith Perry Rodgers, circa 1900-1912.Inscription on verso: "Cal. Rodgers who flew the Vin Fizz [Fiz]."

Photographic portrait of Calbraith Perry Rodgers, circa 1911-1912. Caption: "Calbraith 'Cal' Perry Rodgers / -Aviator-."