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The Collection: People: Frank T. Coffyn

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Frank Coffyn preparing for flight in Model B with an unidentified passenger.Frank Coffyn stepping away from a Model B in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.Frank Coffyn watching Ralph Johnstone doing a handstand.
Frank Coffyn flying a Model B, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.Frank Coffyn posing on an early Wright Model B.Frank Coffyn flying a Wright Model B, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Frank Coffyn standing on hydroaeroplane pontoon with passenger aboard, New York, 1912.Frank Coffyn standing behind Wright transitional aircraft packed for transportation.Frank Coffyn with an early Wright Model B just after engine start.
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Pioneer aviator and original member of Wright exhibition team. Born October 24, 1879, Charleston, South Carolina. Died December 10, 1960, Palo Alto, California. Coffyn was active in aviation following his time with the Wright Company, working as an Army flight instructor, getting his helicopter license in 1940, and finally working for the Hiller Helicopter Company.


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