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The Collection: People: Frank T. Coffyn

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Clipping of Frank Coffyn from the Society of Automobile Engineers magazine.Frank Coffyn (right) with unidentified men at an exhibition.Walter Brookins (right) and Frank Coffyn (left) with unidentifed man and Wright transitional machine, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Frank Coffyn prior to take-off in Model B, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.Walter Brookins and Frank Coffyn prior to takeoff in Wright transitional aircraft in Atlantic City, New Jersey.Frank Coffyn and passenger aboard Wright Model B.
Frank Coffyn aboard Model B, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.Frank Coffyn flying an early Wright Model B.Frank Coffyn and E.S.L. Randolph prior to take off.
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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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