| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Wright B Flyer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Wright B Flyer |
| Aircraft Version: | Wright Model B EX Vin Fiz |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Promotional Titles: | Vin Fiz |
| Aircraft Name: | Vin Fiz |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | District of Columbia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) |
| Photo Date: | 1 February 1986 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 263795 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Wright EX was a modified Model B and was the first aircraft to be flown across the USA from coast to coast 17.09.11 to 05.11.11 from Brooklyn NY to Pasadena CA. Pilot C.P.Rodgers. 75 stops. Most of the time was spent on repairs by the accompanying ground crew after many mishaps en route. The flight was funded by the makers of the 'Vin Fiz' grape drink. This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 July 2020, and has since been viewed 182 times. |