Claude Grahame White English 'Early Bird' Pioneering Pilot Signed Photo ''Rare''

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Claude Graham White [1879 1959] was an early bird English pioneer of aviation and the first to make a night flight during the Daily Mail sponsored 1910 London to Manchester air race. Claude Graham White's interest in aviation was sparked by Louis Bleriot's crossing of the English Channel in 1909. White earned his wings in 1910 and was one of the first people to qualify as a pilot in England and was issued Royal Aero Club certificate No.6. White became a celebrity in England in April of 1910 when he competed with French pilot Louis Paulhan for the 10,000 prize offered by the Daily Mail newspaper for the first flight between London and Manchester in under 24 hours. Some of White's other famous flights include a 1910 duration flight in England for 1hr 23 minutes, winning a 1910,Aviation Cup race in New York and a famous flight in Washington D.C were he landed his plane by the White House. In 1911 he established a flying school and during World War I he set up a aerial defense around the city of Washington. Listed for auction is desirable vintage postcard signed by Claude Graham White. The postcard contains his image and the autograph is signed ''Best Wishes Claude Graham White 1910'' in black fountain pen. The postcard measures 5.50 x 3.50 inches, it has trivial wear otherwise it is in fine condition. The autograph is authentic, signed on a very desirable format and is a outstanding example of this prominent aviation pioneer. We have listed the autographs of aviators and early explorers, along with a nice collection of military, astronaut and political autographs.
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