Description: RPPC Photo Postcard August 30, 1911, Grand Island, Nebraska. Glenn Curtiss Aviation Company airplane piloted by Cromwell Dixon pictured here at the controls. I can provide more historical information to anyone interested. After leaving Grand Island, Cromwell Dixon traveled to an aviation meet in Clay Center, Kansas. From there he became the first pilot to cross the Continental Divide at Helena, Montana in his plane the Little Hummingbird on September 30, 1911. A few days later on October 2nd, Cromwell Dixon died at the age of nineteen. While flying at the Washington State Fair in Spokane, his plane turned on its side due to an adverse air current. Dixon fell 100 feet to his death. The watermark is not on the actual postcard you will receive. Condition: Good, corner and edge wear, soiling, on bends or creases. (see scans).Postmark: Grand Island, Nebr Oct 1911Publisher: No info. I am an experienced seller, dealing in postcards for over 26 years. I will be listings MANY rare Nebraska postcards so please keep an eye on my listings. Shipping Info: I'm happy to combine shipping, please wait for an invoice to pay if you are purchasing more than one item. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Price: 99.99 USD
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
End Time: 2025-02-03T14:54:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Real Photo (RPPC)
Era: Real Photo (1900-Now)
Country: United States
Region: Nebraska
Theme: Cities & Towns
Year Manufactured: 1910
City: Grand Island
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Postage Condition: Posted
Subject: Aviation
