Ordering Aero Pioneer Times
January 1911 Edition - Featuring 3 major air shows!
This incredible 80 page newspaper, (4 sections of 20 pages each) is a testament to the headlines of the birdmen and women of January 1911. 3 major air shows are covered along with a list of historic firsts and records shattered. Follow day by day from the building of the landing platform on the US warship the Pennsylvania where Eugene Ely would make history by landing and taking off thus making the first carrier landing to Philip Parmalee setting an endurance record, this issue has it all.
The front page of this spectacular issue says it all, amazing! Order today, or even two copies, you'll want to save one for the next generation. 100 years from NOW they'll be talking about this 100 year project!
Each issue is $9.95 plus $4.95 postage. Individually wrapped and sealed and is shipped flat
"Aero Pioneer Times - Cal Rodgers Edition"
22 pages, 60+ photographs and 240+ headlines beginning August 9, 1911, follow Cal's journey from getting his license at the Chicago Grant Park International Aviation Meet all the way to Long Beach California.
Cartoonist Bud Fisher, animator of the Mutt & Jeff series drew a cartoon that was published nationwide on September 24, 1911 referencing "this unknown flyer trying for the Hearst $50,000 prize". The full comic strip referencing Cal has been captured and digitally restored and presented exactly as it was nearly 100 years ago.
The back page has a black and white reproduction of the famed poster map tracing the flight and a close to actual size picture of the Vin Fiz syrup bottle in wonderful detail. Also, glimpse into some private collections, many images not seen by the general public for over 98 years.
The Aero Pioneer Times - Cal Rodgers - Vin Fiz Edition is now available for the first time ever.
Each issue is $9.95 plus $4.95 postage. Individually wrapped and sealed and is shipped flat
"Flight of the Vin Fiz Poster"
The beautiful full 4 color 36 inch x 24 inch map/poster in crisp detail is a reproduction of the original map published by Armour Meat Packing Plant in 1912 celebrating the historic flight coast to coast. Each map/poster comes rolled (not folded) in a sturdy tube to protect it until it's displayed.
Each Historically Refreshing Vin Fiz is $7.95 with Free shipping.
Combo - Aero Pioneer News & Poster
Save nearly 20% and buy a combo package for only $19.95. Ships together saving us money, we pass that savings on to you.
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