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This collectible Western Union phone card features a black-and-white photograph related to the Wright brothers' historic flights at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The image depicts a man observing the Wright Flyer, the pioneering aircraft designed and flown by Orville and Wilbur Wright. The scene captures a moment of early aviation history, emphasizing the aircraft's structure and the environment at Kitty Hawk.
Prominently displayed on the card is a Western Union telegram typed in yellow on the right side. The telegram text, sent from Orville Wright at Kitty Hawk, reports the success of four flights on a Thursday morning with a twenty-one mile per hour wind. It mentions details including flight durations, speeds, and distances, highlighting the accomplishment of overcoming challenging wind conditions during the flights. The telegram is addressed to Bishop H. Wright at 7 Hawthorn Street.
The card has a face value of $5, shown in large white numbers on the lower left corner. The text "WESTERN UNION" and "PHONE CARD" appear at the top of the card in bold black lettering. This card commemorates the landmark achievement of powered flight by the Wright brothers and includes important historical text directly from the era.
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