The Aviator: Claude Grahame-White ("G-White") was one of the world's first celebrity pilots. He achieved international fame by winning the prestigious Gordon Bennett Aviation Cup in 1910 and establishing early flight schools. The Passenger: The passenger is identified as Sydney McDonald, who was actually Grahame-White's business manager and representative during his competitive tours. (Note: Some vintage variations of the card misprint the caption as "Miss McDonald," a typo common in early 20th-century postcard printings).The Scene: The postcard image features a classic Bleriot monoplane or a Farman biplane, capturing a historic moment surrounded by spectators gathered on a field to watch early passenger flight experimentation. The aircraft pictured is a Farman III Biplane "Box Kite". Copyright by Aram, Boston. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Condition: Very Good Condition with some paint on the left side (see photos)

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