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Orville Wright

The founder of human flight licenses a 1926 pilot

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The founder of human flight licenses a 1926 pilot

Pilot's license, four pages contained in s small leather folder measuring 6 x 4.25 opened, dated September 1,1926. A Federation Aeronatique Internationale United States Pilot's License, issued to Ray Wm. McClenaghan, signed in black ink at the bottom of the first page, "Orville Wright," as Chairman of the N. A. A. Contest Committee. License also includes a small snapshot of McClenaghan, his signature as well as official information. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling to inside pages, loose binding, a seal to photo, and some light fraying to spine. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. As direct a connection between Wright and flying as you will find. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #368 - Ended March 09, 2011





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