1          RARE Topping Model, “150,000 lb THRUST ENGINE" model for "Rocketdyne a Division of North American Aviation, Inc.". Marked on underside of base in raised letters "Topping Models Akron, Ohio", 6.5" inches high.               

2          Topping Model, "USAF SM-68B TITAN II" Intercontinental Ballistic Missile model for "Martin". Metallic sticker on underside of base reads "Topping Inc. First Nat'l Tower Akron, Ohio". 19.5" inches high.                     

3          RARE Hyatt Co. Model, "APOLLO SPACECRAFT" model for "North American Aviation, Inc." printed on stand in silver lettering. Metallic sticker on base reads "The Walter J. Hyatt Co. 7316 Varna Ave. North Hollywood, Calif. Designers - Manufacturers". 20.25" inches high.                      

4          RARE Apollo Spacecraft model, "APOLLO SPACECRAFT" model for "North American Rockwell" printed in silver on a black plastic plaque applied to models base. The model itself looks identical to the Hyatt Co. model but has no makers label on the underside of its base. 20.25" inches high.                       

5          Contractors Apollo Lunar Module Model, for Grumman, white plastic Lunar Module has black painted accents, metal and plastic antennas, metal lander legs and the round post Apollo11 landing base which reads "One small step for man…One giant leap for mankind, 10:56 EDT, July 20, 1969, LUNAR MODULE" and bears the "Grumman" and "NASA" Logos. Model is missing its longest antenna, 2 of its 16 "quad" attitude engines and the white plastic has yellowed. Base measures 10.25" inches in diameter and the Lunar Module model measures 6" inches high by 10" wide.                   

6          Model, Early version of the "MARTIN MARIETTA - ADTO, POWERED LOCASS" (Powered Low Cost Autonomous Attack System). Model measures 24.5" inches in length and sits horizontally on its stand (acrylic stand ends broken at their base).                 

7          Color photo lithograph, of Richard (Dick) Gordon, Astronaut pilot for Gemini 2, Apollo 9 backup, and Apollo 12, in a business suit. Signed and inscribed "To Chuck - This is to "fill a space" - best wishes! Dick Gordon".  8" x 10" inches mounted in frame with "Florence Gardner Fine Picture Framing..L.A.." vintage ink stamp on paper backing of frame. Not examined out of frame.                       

8          "NASA" color photo lithograph (AS7-11-2022), a view of earth from space.    Signed and inscribed by Walt Cunningham "To Chuck, Here's your picture of the old homestead. Sorry I couldn't penetrate the smog, Walt Cunningham, APOLLO 7". Image on 8' x 10" Kodak Paper measures 7.25" x 7.25" inches.                       

9          Color photo lithograph, of James A McDivitt, Commander of Gemini 4 and Apollo 9 in his in White Space Suit. Signed and inscribed "BEST WHISHES TO MY OLD HUNTING BUDDY - CHUCK, James A. McDivitt".  8" x 10" inches mounted in frame with "Florence Gardner Fine Picture Framing..L.A.." vintage ink stamp on paper backing of frame. Not examined out of frame.                       

10        Color photo lithograph, of Earth from the Apollo 10 Spacecraft, signed and inscribed by John Stafford "To Chuck Graham, With Best Wishes + Wish you Could Have Been on The Flight - Tom Stafford, Apollo X". Image measures 11" by 14" inches and matting behind image measures 20" x 16" inches, mounted in frame with remnants of a vintage Florence Gardner Fine Picture Framing, LA paper label on paper backing of frame. Not examined out of frame.             

11        Color photo lithograph, of the Crew of Apollo 10 in their White Space Suits with the printed signatures of Gene Cernan, John Young and Tom Stafford. Kodak Paper measures 8" x 10" inches.                    

12        Photograph of Buzz Aldrin in WWS, Apollo 11 Commander.  Photograph is 8" by 10", signed and inscribed "To Chuck Graham, Thanks for all your help at NAR toward making it Apollo 11 a Success, Best Wishes, Buzz Aldrin", mounted in frame with “Florence Gardner Fine Picture Framing..L.A..." vintage ink stamp on paper backing of frame. Not examined out of frame.            

13        NASA color photo lithograph, of Neil Armstrong, Prime Crew Commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Mission, posing in his White Space Suit. Signed and inscribed "To Chuck - With Thanks for All Your Help over the Years, Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11". "NASA" logo on reverse with a brief note about Neil's service for NASA. A typed letter signed "Neil" by Neil Armstrong on "University of Cincinnati" letterhead dated May 1, 1972 reads "Dear Chuck: Sorry I don't have a good print. This one will have to do until I get a replacement (with pipe and elbow patches). All the best, Sincerely, Neil. Neil A. Armstrong Professor of Aerospace Engineering". Neil Armstrong's faded original signature has been retraced with a sharpie marker. Print measures 8" x 10" inches.

14        NASA color photo lithograph, of "Irwin saluting beside flag…", Printed on reverse "AS15-88-11866 UNCL. 8/11/71, APOLLO 15 ONBOARD FILM--, Irwin Saluting beside flag…".  Kodak Paper measures 8" x 10" inches.                       

15        Large NASA color lithograph, of Alan Bean walking on the surface of the moon with the Apollo 12 Lunar Lander behind him and the sun shining brightly from the upper left of the print. Print measures 10.75" by 13.75" inches and is mounted on matting signed and inscribed "TO CHUCK- THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP, ALAN BEAN" mat measures 16" x 20" inches. Not examined out of frame.           

16        NASA color photo lithograph, of the Apollo 13 Crew in business suits posing with a lunar globe and a backdrop of our Milky Way galaxy. Print is signed by all three crew members and inscribed "To Chuck - Thanks for all your support and friendship over the years. Best wishes from the Apollo 13 crew, James Lovell, Jack Swigert, Fred W. Haise". Print measures 10" x 8" inches. Mounted in frame with "Florence Gardner Fine Picture Framing..L.A..." vintage ink stamp on paper backing of frame. Not examined out of frame.

17        6 NASA color photo lithographs, of Apollo 13 leaving the launch pad, circling the moon, the earth from Apollo 13, the damaged service module, re-entry and the 3 crew members in front of their Navy rescue helicopter. All prints mounted together with a print which reads "Apollo 13, April 11 - 17, 1970" which has the penned or auto-penned signatures of James Lovell Jr., Fred W. Haise, Jr. and the printed signature of John L. Swigert, Jr. Inscribed on matt "To: Chuck Graham, Thanks for your help throughout the years". The faded penned or autopen signatures have been retraced with a black sharpie marker. Mat measures 16" x 20" inches. Not examined out of frame.

18        NASA color photo lithograph, of the Apollo 14 crew in their White Space Suits a large representation of the Apollo 14 Mission Emblem behind them. Signed and inscribed by "Alan Shepard, From Kitty Hawk and Antares to Chuck Graham". Also signed by "Stu A. Roosa" and "Ed Mitchell".  Reverse of print is printed with various NASA information and also reads "???-KSC-70PC-625  UNCL. 11-14-70, NASA/Apollo, Apollo 14 Prime Crew....", Print on Kodak Paper measures 8" x 10" inches.

19        Color photo lithograph, of Astronaut Joe Henry Engle. Signed and inscribed "Chuck, Thanks a million for everything, Joe Engle". 3 of Engles 16 test flights in the X-15 rocket airplane exceeded an altitude of 50 miles thus qualifying him for an Astronaut rating. One of the first Astronauts in the Space Shuttle program Joe also flight tested the Shuttle Enterprise in 1977. He was back-up lunar module pilot for the Apollo 14 mission and was due to land on the moon as lunar module pilot for Apollo 17, but was replaced by geologist Harrison Schmitt after Apollo 18 was cancelled. Engle also was the back-up commander for STS-1, the first orbital test flight of Space Shuttle Columbia. Engle and Richard Truly flew the second flight of the Space Shuttle, STS-2. He was also mission commander on STS-51-I and logged over 225 hours in space. Kodak Paper measures 8” by 10” inches."

20        NASA color photo lithograph, of the Apollo 16 crew in their White Space Suits with their mission emblem behind them. Inscribed “To Chuck best regards Apollo 16” and signed by each Astronaut “Ken Mattingly, John Young and the signed an inscribed once more “Thanks for all your help I appreciate it, Charlie Duke”. Mounted in frame with “Florence Gardner Fine Picture Framing..L.A..” vintage ink stamp on paper backing of frame. Not examined out of frame. Print measures 8” by 10” inches.

21        Black and white lithograph, of the moon from space with a gold dot on the lunar surface indicating where Man 1st Landed on the Moon. Image measures 8.5” x 10.9” inches.

22        Color photo lithograph, of Ron Evans in his business suit holding a model of the Apollo 17 Command Module.  Signed and inscribed “To CHUCK BEST OF LUCK & VERY PERSONAL REGARDS, Ron Evans”. Mounted in frame with “Florence Gardner Fine Picture Framing..L.A...” vintage ink stamp on paper backing of frame. Not examined out of frame. Print measures 7.5” x 9.75” inches.

23        NASA color lithograph photo, of the Apollo 17 crew in their White Space Suits sitting and standing on their Lunar Rover while Apollo 17 waits on the launch pad in the background and an Apollo 17 Mission Patch sits in the upper left hand corner. Signed and inscribed by Evans “To Chuck - our most ------(?) Thanks for everything, best wishes from the crew of Apollo XVII, with additional signatures by the other two crew members "Gene Cernan” and “Harrison H. Schmitt”.  Mounted in a frame behind glass with remnants of a “Florence Gardner...L.A...” vintage paper frame backing. Not examined out of frame. Print measures 8” by 10” inches.

24        Large color lithograph photo, of the Earth with an artists depiction of the Apollo Command Module and Russian Soyuz Module in their pre-docking positions superimposed over the photo. Signed in the print by the artist "R. Bruneau, Feb 73".  Image measures 10.25” x 13.75”  inches and is laid down on a large mat which has been inscribed “To Chuck Graham - Our best wishes and many thanks for all of your help and hospitality. The Apollo - Soyuz Crews” mat has also been signed by crew members “Jim Staffordt”, “Vance Brand”, “D A Slayton", and by both Russian Cosmonauts “Leonov” and “Kubasov”.  Mat behind photo measures 16” x 20” inches.   Mounted in frame behind glass with a “Florence Gardner Fine Picture Framing..L.A...” vintage ink stamp on paper backing of frame. Not examined out of frame.

25        Original Apollo Soyuz Beta Patch, measures 5.5” x 5.5” inches.

26        Original Acrylic painting by Renato Moncini, (technical illustrator for NASA who worked extensively on the Apollo programs). Painting depicts the Apollo 7 Command Module under thrust power with the Lunar Landing Module still attached, both orbiting above the surface of the moon, painting is unsigned and measures 15.5" h. x 19.75” wide.  A photograph below the painting depicts the Apollo 7 crew during training at the North American Rockwell facility at Downey and shows the three Astronauts Walter Cunningham, Walter Schirra Jr, and Donn F. Eisele in their White Space Suits and is signed and inscribed “To Chuck Graham, Best Regards, Walter Schirra A VII”.   Photo measures 6.5” x 8.5” inches. Frame measures 28.5” x 31.5” inches overall. Not examined out of frame.

27        Original Acrylic painting by Renato Moncini, (technical illustrator for NASA who worked extensively on the Apollo programs).  Painting depicts an Apollo Command Module in orbit above the moons surface after release of the Lunar Landing Module.  Pencil signed signature visible in lower left of painting just behind the matting.  Painting measures 13.25” h. x 17.75” inches wide.  Matted and framed behind glass, not examined out of frame.

28        NASA Apollo Program Presentation Plaque, presented to “Chuck Graham,” “In Appreciation for your contributions to the Apollo Lunar Exploration Program” with 11 Apollo distinctive insignia enamel badges mounted around the perimeter of the frame.  Frame measures 13” x 11” inches.

29        18 NASA / NASA Manned Space Craft Center access badges. Badges range from the Gemini to the Apollo missions with 2 Skylab and 2 Space Shuttle badges.  Access badges are for test launches, launches and return flights.

30        Apollo 14 smoke colored glass presentation tray, with the three Crew members names, Shepard, Roosa and Mitchell and embossed decoration in red, white, blue and gold.  Paper label on reverse tray reads “Houze Art 70 -2396”.  Tray measures 9” by 9” inches.

31        NASA color lithograph, of Paul Weitz in his White Space Suit. Signed and inscribed “To Chuck, May your eye stay sharp and your swing stay smooth, Sincerely Paul Weitz”, Pilot on Skylab 2 and Pilot on STS6 for the Space Shuttle Challengers' Maiden Flight. Print measures 10” x 8” inches. Mounted in frame with “Florence Gardner Fine Picture Framing..L.A...” vintage ink stamp on paper backing of frame. Not examined out of frame.

32        Skylab II crew signed Beta patch.  Patch is signed “Alan L. Bean, Owen Garriott, Jack Lousma”.  Beta patch measures 7” x 7” inches, in frame and behind glass with a vintage “Florence Gardner...LA..” printed paper frame backing. Not examined out of frame.

33        NASA color lithograph, of the Skylab II crew on board their Command Module in their orange flight suits. Photo shows all three of the Modules Astronauts standing before a large bank of control switches. Print measures 7.5” x 9.5” inches and is mounted on a signed and inscribed mat backing which reads “To CHUCK GRAHAM Best Wishes, Alan L. Bean, Owen Garriott, Jack Lousma”. Mat measures 11” x 14” inches and is mounted in a frame behind glass with a “Florence Gardner...L.A...” vintage paper frame backing. Not examined out of frame.

34        NASA color lithograph, of Jack Lousma in his White Space Suit holding a model of Skylab. Signed and inscribed “To Chuck - A fellow hunter and space troop. May we always shoot as straight as we say we do! Jack Lousma”. Lousma was the pilot for Skylab 3 and commander on STS-3, logging a total of over 1,619 hours in space. Lousma also spent 11 hours on two spacewalks outside of the Skylab Space Station. Jack also served as backup Docking Module Pilot for the United States flight crew for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. Print measures 9.75” x 7.5” inches. In frame behind glass with “Florence Gardner Fine Picture Framing..L.A...” vintage ink stamp on paper backing of frame. Not examined out of frame.

35        NASA color lithograph, of Joe Allen in his White Space Suit with his hands resting upon a lunar globe. Print is signed and inscribed “To CHUCK GRAHAM - WITH WARM PERSONAL REGARDS! Joe Allen”. Print measures 9.75” x 7.5” inches, mounted in frame behind glass with a “Florence Gardner...L.A...” vintage paper frame backing. Not examined out of frame.

36        NASA color lithograph, of Gerry Carr in his White Space Suit holding a large model of Skylab. Print is signed and inscribed “To Chuck - My sincerest best wishes. Gerry Carr”. Print measures 9.75” x 7.5” inches, mounted in frame behind glass with a “Florence Gardner...L.A...” vintage paper frame backing. Not examined out of frame.

36A     Presentation Plaque, mahogany plaque mounted with an airplanes composite “Tailhook” and a brass plaque with an applied pair of gold Naval Airmans Wings. The plaque reads “Presented by THE TAILHOOK ASSOCIATION to Charles J. Graham, Jr., In appreciation for outstanding service as Industry Chairman, 1976”. Plaque measures 32” inches long.

37        Book, American Fighter Aces Album, 1996.  The American Fighter Aces Association.  Edited by Col. J. Ward Boyce, USAF (Ret) and Illustrated by Roy Grunnell and Sonny Chung.  Large Hardback edition, 543 pages.

38        "Book, Gruenhagen, Robert.  Mustang, The Story of the P-51 fighter, WWII's most Famous Fighter.  1969 Arco Publishing Company, New York.  Signed by author with dust jacket and impressed “From the library of Charles Graham”.  238 pages.

39        Book, Von Richthofen and the “Flying Circus”, the Life and Death of Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen and the History of the Richthofen Jagdgeschwader.  Compiled by H.J Nowarra and Kimbrough Brown (Major U.S.A.F), edited by Bruce Robertson, Drawings by William Hepworth.  Published in 1958 by Harleyford Publications, England, A Harborough Publication.  Book has dust jacket and is signed and inscribed by Kimbrough Brown to Charles Graham “With kindest personal regards.  These were the real flying days when there was a genuine personal relationship between man and machine, Kimbrough Brown, Major USAF, Boston August 1959”.  208 pages.

40        Book, Aircraft brochure for the United States Air Force Museum. Featuring over 175 aircraft of the US Air Force Museum with aircraft photos, text and specifications. Soft cover, 190 pages.

41        Book, Galland, Adolf.  The First and the Last, the Rise and Fall of the German Fighter Forces 1938-1945.  Henry Holt and Co., NY.  1954, 1st edition with dust jacket in rough condition.  360 pages.

42        Book, Brulle, Robert V., Angels Zero, P-47 Close Air Support in Europe.  2000 Smithsonian Institution, with dust jacket.

43        Book, Johnston, Stanley.  Queen of the Flat Tops, The U.S.S. Lexington and the Coral Sea Battle.  New York 1942, E.P. Dutton and Co., Inc., 175 pages.

44        Book, Murray, Russ.  Lee Atwood Dean of Aerospace Museum.  Copyright 1980 Rockwell International Corporation, with letter from the President of North American Rockwell and Rockwell International to Charles Graham

45        Book, Schoneberger, William A., California Wings, A History of Aviation in the Golden State.  1984 Windsor Publications, with dust jacket.  189 pages.

46        Book, Reynolds, Quentin.  They Fought for the Sky; The Dramatic Story of the First War in the Air.  1957, Rinehart and Company Inc.  304 pages with dust jacket.

47        Book, Glenn, Tom.  P-47 Pilots, The Fighter- Bomber Boys.  MBI publishing Company 1998.

48        Books, 4 volumes on Jet Propulsion and Aerodynamic theory.  1) M.J. Zucrow, Principles of Jet Propulsion and Gas Turbines.  Copyright 1948, 563 pages. 2) J.G. Keenan, Elementary Theory of Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion.  Oxford University Press 1946, 261 pages.  3) James Suddeth, Aircraft Engine Maintenance, John Wiley and Sons, revised printing 1944 4) W. F. Durand, Aerodynamic Theory, Volume 1, 1943.

49        Book, Chuck Grahams Unit Biography, WWII DZ Europe, The Story of the 440th Troop Carrier Group.

50        Book, Chuck Grahams Unit Biography, WWII DZ Europe, The Story of the 440th Troop Carrier Group.

51        Book, Chuck Grahams Lemoore Army Field Cadet Squadron book Passing Light.

52        N.A.A. (North American Aviation) Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Navy XA2J-1 Turbo Prop, North American Aviation Inc.”  In original factory crate. Wingspan measures 21.75” inches.

53        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “Twin Engine Turbojet Utility Airplane, North American Aviation Inc.” In original crate.  Wingspan measures 12.75” inches.

54        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force T28 A, North American Aviation Inc.”  In original crate. Wingspan measures 12” inches.

55        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Navy T28 B “Trainer”, North American Aviation Inc.”  In original crate. Wingspan measures 12” inch wingspan.

56        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force B-45 “Tornado”, North American Aviation, Inc.” In original crate. Wingspan measures 29” inches. Model has been broken into two pieces and reglued just behind the canopy where the wings attach to the fuselage. The wingtip fuel tanks have been broken off and reglued as well as both horizontal stabilizers.

57        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force F 86 D “Sabre”, North American Aviation Inc.” In original crate.  Wingspan measures 11” inches.

58        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force F 86 L “Sabre”, North American Aviation Inc.” In original crate with a replaced top cover.  Wingspan measures 11.25” inches.  Left wing is cracked, vertical stabilizer and right horizontal stabilizer have been broken and re-glued.

59        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force F86E Sabre Jet, North American Aviation, Inc.”  In original crate.  Wingspan measures 11” inches.

60        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Navy FJ1 Fury, North American Aviation, Inc.”  In original crate. Wingspan measures 11.75” inches.

61        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Navy AJ1 Savage, North American Aviation, Inc.”.  In original crate. Wingspan measures 22.75 inches.

62        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “North American Aviation, F100A Air Superiority Fighter”.  There are small flakes off of the trailing edges both wings, Pitot boom has been broken and re-glued and the vertical stabilizer has been broken in several places and re-glued. Wingspan measures 14.5 inches. The F-100 was the 1st jet aircraft prototype to break the sound barrier in level flight.

63        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force F-100 “Super Sabre” North American Aviation, Inc.”  This very rare example includes a transparent canopy and a highly detailed cockpit complete with pilot and co-pilot.  “Pitot” boom is missing and the vertical stabilizer has been broken and reglued. Wingspan measures 11.5” inches.

64        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, (not a wooden model like the others but made of cast resin) models base reads “North American Aviation Inc. F-107A Fighter Bomber.” Model has some trailing edge wing and air intake damage and the plastic bomb on the underside of the fuselage has been broken into many pieces, some of which may be missing.  Wingspan measures 11” inches.

65        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force B-45 “Tornado”, North American Aviation, Inc.” Both wingtip fuel tanks have broken off and been re glued.  All but one fin on the wingtip fuel tanks are missing as well as a small piece below the tail gunners position.  Wingspan measures 13” inches.

66        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Navy AJ “Savage”, North American Aviation, Inc.”  Broken at point just below the horizontal stabilizers, re-glued and paint retouched.  One wingtip fuel tank fin is missing.  Wingspan measures 11.25” inches.

67        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force B-25 “Mitchell”, North American Aviation Inc.”  Wingspan measures 10.5” inches.

68        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Navy F-1 “Fury”, North American Aviation, Inc.”  Missing two wingtip fuel tank fin. Wingspan measures 8.25” inches.

69        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force F-100 “Super Sabre”, North American Aviation, Inc.”  Missing right rear landing gear door cover.  Wingspan measures 8.25” inches.

70        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force F-86 D “Sabre”, North American Aviation Inc.” Front and right rear landing gear door covers are missing as are a left and right mid-wing fins. The tip of the vertical stabilizer has been broken and re-glued. Wingspan measures 8” inches.

71        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force F-86 “Sabre Interceptor”, North American Aviation, Inc.”  Missing right rear landing gear and left and right rear landing gear door covers.  Wingspan measures 8” inches.

72        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force P-51D “Mustang”, North American Aviation, Inc.”  Propeller is missing two blades and the front landing gear has been off, re-glued and its paint retouched.  Wingspan measures 8” inches.

73        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force F-82 “Twin Mustang”, North American Aviation, Inc.”  Two propeller blades broken, re-glued and their paint retouched just at their bases.  Right rear landing gear door cover is missing and left vertical stabilizer has been broken, re-glued and the paint retouched at its base.  Wingspan measures 10.75” inches.

74        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force T-28 “Trojan”, North American Aviation, Inc.”  One blade of the propeller is missing and the left rear landing gear door cover is missing.  Wingspan measures 8.5” inches.

75        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force AT-6 “Texan”, North American Aviation, Inc.” Yellow trainer is missing left front landing gear door cover and a small piece directly behind the canopy.  Wingspan measures 9.5” inches.

76        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “U.S. Air Force AT-6 “Texan”, North American Aviation, Inc.”  This grey “Texan” is wearing hand painted “Goodfellow” Cowling art work.  Both propeller blades are missing.  One small piece is missing just forward of the cockpit as are both landing gear door covers.  Wingspan measures 9.5” inches.

77        N.A.A. Factory Desk Model, models base reads “North American Aviation, Inc.  Lightweight Air Superiority Fighter”.  The tip of the vertical stabilizer has some surface damage.  Wingspan measures 7” inches.

78        “33rd Fighter Group”, embroidered cloth jacket patch.  Unused condition, 12.5” high by 11.25” wide.

79        Rare Wright Aircraft Engine Piston Advertising piece.  Polished aluminum Curtis piston has red painted details and an applied enamel badge that reads “Wright Aircraft Engines, Paterson N.J. U.S.A.” Probably made to be used as a cigar ashtray.  Piston measures 5” inches in diameter.

80        Rare “Interstellar Association of Turtles, Outer Shell Division” set of Cufflinks and Tie Bar along with three original  “Turtles, Outer Shell Division” Club member Cards.

81        Atlas Rocket Cufflinks and Tie Clip, all 3 marked “SWANK SO”.

82        Apollo Capsule Lapel Pin, imprinted “ADS” on reverse. In original “Apollo” plastic box.

83        T-39 cufflinks and tie bar in an original “North American  Rockwell Corporation” box.

84        Cruise Missile Cufflinks and Tie Bar, cuff links impressed “Balfour” on reverse and in an original “North American Rockwell Corporation” box.

85        T-2 Buckeye Cufflinks, in an original “Rockwell International” box.

86        Collection of 12 Lapel Pins/Tie Tacks, some from North American Rockwell.

87        Pair of “Seal of the President of the United States” Cuff Links with the raised signature of President “Gerald R. Ford” and “Made in the USA, L/S, PAT 2920363” on their backs.

88        President Ford items in frame. Tie Bar with the “Seal of the President of the United States” with the raised signature of President “Gerald R. Ford” and a pair of copper colored Inaugural Coins with original box and a facsimile of President Fords signature on a “The White House Washington” card.

89        Pair of “Seal of the President of the United States” Cuff Links with the raised inscription and signature that reads “Best wishes Richard Nixon”.

90        Rare SR-71 Blackbird Lapel Pin.

91        Large lot of aviation tie clips, cufflinks and pins.

92        Apollo Command Module set of 3 gold tone tie clips and a pair of cufflinks.

93        "B-1 1976 Collier Trophy” B-1 bomber lapel pin.

94        Pair of flat black painted X-15 lapel pins in an original “North American Rockwell Corporation” box.

95        Pair of Condor Cufflinks circa 1950's in an original plastic “Condor” box with the Condor logo.

96        Rare pair of X-15 Cufflinks, in an original “North American Rockwell Corporation” box.

97        Pair of vintage F-86 lapel pins marked “sterling silver”.

98        Pair of erotic cufflinks and two versions of the “Flying Fuck” pendant, one with a more accurate Air Force set of “wings” behind it.

99        Rare North American Aviation “N.A.A. Mach Busters” Pins for Mach 1 and Mach II speed busting Test Pilots. Lot includes 3 Mach I pins and 3 Mach II pins (1 depicting a tiger on a “II” background) along with a “sterling” marked “NAA” winged pin and a paper club-card that reads “Mach Buster's Club, This Certifies that (Blank) is a Member in Good Standing and has Exceeded the Speed of Sound in a USAF F-100 Super Sabre”.

100      1940 screw back gold tone R.A.F. Spitfire lapel pin with blue details.

101      Rare John F Kennedy X-15 Lapel pin with “JFK” impressed on its vertical tail fin.  From the July 18, 1962 ceremonial presentation of the “Collier Aviation Trophy” to the 3 North American Aviation Test Pilots of the X-15 Rocket Jet.  Only VIPS received this pin.

102      Seven F-107's OV10 Bronco lapel pins, and 3 other lapel pins in an original “The Robbins Company, Attleboro, Mass” carton with a hand written label that reads “Item 2, Tie Tacs North Amer. Aviation”.

103      Lot of Chuck Grahams' Personal items, including a Resume typed by him in 1994, his US Passport issued in 1962, his “Physiological Training” certificate to certify that he had met the US Air Force requirements for “Rapid Decompression, 25 June 1958”, his “North American Aviation, Inc” Employee Identification Card, etc.

104      Apollo 11 1st day issue stamp and cover, with full color cachet and 2nd special moon landing cancellation.

105      John F. Kennedy 1st day issue stamp and cover, March 29th 1964 cancellation with black and white Art Craft Cachet.

106      Framed Apollo Soyuz 1st day issue commemorative, 2 stamps affixed to NASA crew photo and cancelled over the framed photograph July 15th 1975.

107      Framed Apollo Soyuz 1st day issue commemorative, 2 stamps affixed to “Apollo Soyuz Test Project Prime Crewman” photo and cancelled over the framed photograph July 15th 1975.

108      9 framed Apollo 9 to 16, commemorative covers.  All but one are addressed to “Howard E. Chalson, Florida.”

109      1987 Paris Air Show commemorative jacket, from Rockwell International with commemorative patch and enamel pins.

110      John Glenn space flight color slides, set of thirty nine 2 x 2 slides in original box marked “The Space Flight of Astronaut John Glenn.”  Slides are in excellent condition and none are missing.  Box is in very good condition.

111      5 Skylab 1 patches and 1 Skylab 2 patch.  All 4” inches in diameter.

112      4 NASA commemorative medallions containing metal related to the various missions.  Includes one from the Spacecraft Columbia Apollo 11 mission, one from the Enterprise Approach and Landing Test and 2 from Skylab 1.

113      Complete Gemini patch collection new in package.

114      Collection of Apollo enamel pendants, one for each mission from Apollo 7 through 17.

115      Collection of Apollo enamel pendants, one for each mission from Apollo 7 through 17.

116      Collection of Apollo enamel pendants, one for each mission from Apollo 7 through 17.

117      Collection of Apollo enamel pendants, one for each mission from Apollo 7 through 17.

118      Apollo 13 enamel medallion in Lucite paperweight.

119      Rockwell International leather keychain with commemorative Space Shuttle Columbia 1st Flight medallion.

120      North American Aviation factory tape measure, marked “North American Aviation, Inc.” with 2 different N.A.A. logos on each side.  In mint condition circa 1950.

121      Collection of decals from the 1970's and 80's.  Includes multiples of Air Force B-1 Bomber, Fighter Pilot and Apollo Flights.

122      Circa 1950 F100 U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds water transfer decals, “Courtesy of North American Aviation, Inc.”  Seven decals with 5” tall images on 7” paper and two N.A.A. logo decals that are 6.5” wide.

123      North American Aviation “DUZ ALL, Flight Wrench” impressed with red N.A.A. logo and sealed in unopened plastic wrapping.  Original box included with hand written statement “Sample, Do Not Take.”

124      Lot of 2 N.A.A. items, a vintage wooden clipboard with N.A.A. logo and a N.A.A. pilots uniform bag in pouch.

125      Lot of 11 vintage and antique patches, including 2 English bullion embroidered blazer crest badges (one missing buttons).

126      Older reproduction of the “Blue Max” award.

127      Silver embroidered bullion blazer patch, “American Fighter Pilots Association”, 4.25” high.  One other patch included.

128      Lucite paper weight with example of electronic chip inside, paper weight reads “North American Rockwell Microelectronics Co… Next Generation of Micro Circuits”.  2” inch square.

129      Lucite paper weight with set of Naval wings and a miniature of an aircraft carrier.  Interior reads “Guest of the Secretary of the Navy, Fly with the Fleet.”  3.25” inches wide.

130      Lucite paper weight “First Chips 757 Tools At Tulsa December 1979” with Rockwell International Logo.  3” inches wide.

131      "Zippo” lighter with an N.A.A. Condor logo on front and engraved “C. J. Graham” on back.  In an original North American Rockwell box.

132      3 mounted Spanish Air Force items.  A set of sterling silver Air Force Wings, a large enamel on silver distinctive insignia and a small sterling eagle in flight with crown.  All 3 mounted together on red velvet with plaque that reads “Recuerdos Del Armada Del Aire De Espana Madrid 1956”.  Velvet board measures 9” high by 7”  wide.

133      Pearl Harbor 50th Anniversary Commemorative coin in original case.  Appears to be a bronze proof coin.

134      1983 Paris Air Show Russian Copper medallion in suede and leather case.  Medallion has a high relief image of an helicopter on one side and reads “URSS Moscow Aviaexport.”  2.25” wide

135      14K Gold filled “Cross” pen and pencil set in case.  Pen and Pencil both engraved “Chuck Graham” and have the North American Rockwell logo on their pocket clips.

136      Chuck Graham U.S. Army Pilot log books.  Dated 1946 to 1948.  Lot also includes an Airplane Flight and Engineering Report book during the time he few the C-47 (1948 to early 1949).

137      Chuck Graham's leather bound “Air Forces Album, Rankin Field.”  Has photographs from his flight training years with the U.S. Army.

138      Collection of 7 Naval baseball caps belonging to Chuck Graham.

139      Approximately 30 gold matchbooks with Apollo 14 mission patch on one side and a depiction of the moon with “Apollo” written on the other side.

140      2 commemorative playing card decks for “Skylab 1” by “Martin Marietta.”  both un-opened in protective cases.

141      Lucite Apollo 11 table lighter with an Apollo commemorative medallion and “First Man on the Moon” U.S. 10 cent stamp.  Lighter is 4.75” high.

142      "Historic Photos” of “Apollo 8 Lunar Orbit Mission, Large 11 x 14 Glossy Prints of: Apollo-Saturn V Liftoff, The Earth, The Moon and Earth on the Lunar Horizon.” all 4 photographs in original manila envelope.

143      Original “Saturn V Flight Manual, SA 509”.  Cover states “This Publication, Prepared as a Complete Manual for Vehicle SA-509, is a Revision to the Base Line Manual, MSFC-MAN-507, Dated 15 August 1969”, and “Changed 1 January 1971”.  Published by “George C Marshall Space Flight Center for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.”  Complete and in good to very good condition.

144      Original “Saturn V Flight Manual, SA 510”.  Cover states “This Publication, Prepared as a Complete Manual for Vehicle SA-510, is a Revision to the Base Line Manual, MSFC-MAN-507, Dated 15 August 1969”, and “Changed 25 June 1971”.  Published by “George C Marshall Space Flight Center for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.”  Complete and in very good condition.

145      Booklet “Apollo Mission Briefs, Program Summary Edition, January 1973”, produced by the Boeing Company.   186 pages and in very good condition.

146      Original “Technical Information Summary Apollo 6 (AS-502) Apollo Saturn V Flight Vehicle”, “R-ASTR-S-68-7, March 1, 1968”.   Published by “George C Marshall Space Flight Center for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.”  86 pages, very good condition.

147      Booklet “TRW Space Log, 1975”, copyright 1976 by TRW Systems Group, TRW Inc. 103 pages. Very god to excellent condition.

148      Booklet “Internal Note, S-IC-I Thrust Vector Control System, Post Manufacturing Checkout….Quality and Reliability Assurance Laboratory, George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, March 10, 1966, IN-R-QUAL-66-1.1”  In very good to excellent condition.

149      Booklet “Proposed Procurement Plan For Saturn V Flight Control Hydraulic Laboratory Equipment, By S-IC Flight Control Group”.  27 pages, very good condition.

150      Boeing Company Booklet “S-IC Stage Schedule and Milestones, Document No. D5-14368, Volume 1 of 1, Historical Reference, Contract No. NAS8-5608” by “The Boeing Company, Saturn/Apollo/Skylab Division, Michoud”.  59 pages, in very good condition.

151      Garment Bag, blue nylon labeled “Chuck Graham Rockwell International with 2 stitched cloth Space Shuttle “Challenger” patches.

152      Silver nylon windbreaker with black accents, size small with approximately 30 space shuttle program related patches.  “Rockwell International” on left sleeves.  Lightly used condition.

153      Silver nylon windbreaker with black accents, size extra large with approximately 30 space shuttle program related patches.  “Rockwell International” on left sleeves.  Very good to excellent condition.

154      "Konwal Super, Japan” Zippo style souvenir lighter from the “U.S.S. Kearsarge CVS33” engraved “W.L. Nyburg” on its reverse and in its original case.  In very good to excellent condition.

155      Lot of 4 Apollo Launch/Anniversary reception invitations.

156      Collection of Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle enamel pins and tie back pins.

157      Pair of Apollo XII glass bottom souvenir steins.

158      Lot of 3 Ironstone steins, with decal decoration of a “B1” Bomber, a “B-1B” Bomber and the third an “Apollo/Soyuz” mission patch decal.

159      Photograph, an autographed black and white photograph of the USAF Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team, circa 1956-1958.  Team is pictured in front of one of their F-Series Sabres.  Photograph measures 7.5” x 9.25” inches wide.

160      Photograph, a black and white aerial photograph of the CV-16 USS Lexington (15” high x 19.5” inches wide), along with a smaller 3” x 5” inch black and white photograph of “Chuck” Graham standing beside a Colonel and another pilot on the flight deck of the USS Lexington.  Large photograph is inscribed and signed in the upper right hand corner “9/28/60, To Chuck Graham----- with my very best wishes -----(?).”  Matted and framed behind glass. 

161      Photograph, black and white photograph of a USAF T-28 Trojan in flight taken from the cockpit of another Trojan flying wingtip to wingtip.  Circa 1950's.  10.25” x 13.25” inches wide.

162      Limited edition color lithograph titled “Kiffin Rockwell Saves an Ally...” signed and inscribed by the artist Robert E. Carlin “To Chuck Graham---- I thought you would appreciate these scenes of Kiffin Rockwell, of the illustrious Rockwell Clan, best regards, R.E Carlin, Houston 4/14/73.”.  Copy # 207/1000.  Image measures 14.25” high x 20” inches wide, framed behind glass.

163      Limited edition color lithograph titled “May 18th, 1916.  Kiffin Rockwell, Flying His Nieuport 11 Near Mulhouse, Spotted a German reconnaissance machine…” Copy # 207/1000, dated 4/14/71 and signed by the artist “Robert E. Carlin.”  Image measures 14.5” high x 20” inches wide, framed behind glass.

164      Color lithograph by Robert E. Carlin titled “Litho #2, Flying Over the Crash Site” signed and inscribed by the pilot of the plane depicted “To Chuck Graham with best wishes Capt. O.C. 'Boots' LeBoutillier 209 Squadron R.A.F.”  Image measures 15.5” high x 19.75” inches wide, framed behind glass.

165      Limited edition color lithograph by Robert. E Carlin, titled “Belgium's Ace of Aces, Willy Coppens….July 22, 1918..”  Signed in pencil lower left by the pilot depicted “Willy Coppens de Houthulst”, No. 23/1000.  Personal letter to Chuck Graham from the artist R.E. Carlin on reverse (see images). Image measures 15.75” high x 20.75” inches wide, framed behind glass.

166      Color lithograph by Robert E. Carlin, titled “April 20, 1918 - 'Tommy' Lewis, von Richthofen's last victim…”, signed by the pilot Tommy Lewis of No. 3 squadron, R.F.C., 1918 who was the last pilot shot down by the “Red Barron” Manfred von Richthofen.  Image measures 13.5” high x 19.75” inches wide, framed behind glass.

167      Color lithograph by Robert E Carlin, titled “La Derniere Sortie - The Last Patrol… La Noblette, Champagne France. February 17, 1918…”  Signed lower left just below image by the last living pilot of the Lafayette Escadrille, N-124 “C.H. Dolan.”  On reverse is attached a typed letter autographed Charles H. Dolan on Lafayette Escadrille Letterhead.  Images measures 15.75” high x 20.5” inches wide, framed behind glass.

168      Color lithograph by Robert E. Carlin, titled “A Yank in the R.A.F., Capt. O.C. 'Boots' Le Boutillier….witnessing.. The death of Baron Manfred von Richthofen…” signed and inscribed by the artist lower right below image “To Chuck Graham, with all best wishes----- Bob Carlin.”   Image measures 15.5” high x 19.75” inches wide, framed behind glass.

169      Chuck Grahams olive drab painted military trunk, stenciled “U.S.” on its top.

170      Model, Simple wooden model of the Space Shuttle.  Base reads “Rockwell International, Scale 1/200.”  11” inches high.

171      Newsweek magazine, issue dated January 9, 1961 which contains an article on page 39 announcing the appointment of Col. James B. Swindal as pilot of John F. Kennedy’s' Air Force One. 

172      Boeing Factory Model, of the first all Jet Powered VC-137C Air Force One, circa 1961 - 1962. One of only two known to have been made by the BOEING FACTORY MODEL SHOP this Presentation Model was given to Air Force One pilot Lt. Col James Barney Swindal at an unveiling ceremony presided over by President Elect John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jaqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy created the color scheme for the first Boeing jet Air Force One.  The Boeing 707s served as the Presidential Air Force One aircraft until they were replaced in 1990 by 747-200s, designated as the VC-25.

173      Zippo, lighter is embossed in black with the presidential seal and “12-25-62, JFK - JBK” in original box with instructions.  This lighter has a brushed stainless steel finish and is virtually like new with just a little discoloration on its interior from slight use.  This was given as a Christmas gift from John F. Kennedy to Col. Swindal.

174      Zippo, lighter is embossed in blue with the presidential seal and Lyndon B. Johnson's signature and on its reverse depicts Air Force One with the title “Air Force One (707).”  Unused, as new in original box.

175      Vulcan, Air Force One Unit lighter. The front of lighter has an applied enameled distinctive insignia of the Air Force One Unit and reads “EXPERTO CREDE” the reverse of the lighter reads “125th A.T.G. (M) (SM) MATS, Washington, D.C.”  The top left of the lighters flip cover has lost a tiny bit of its chrome plating but is otherwise in very good condition.

176      U.S.A.F. Pilots suit case, cloth patch on front reads “Col. James B. Swindal.” Contents include about one dozen aeronautical maps from the 1940's-50's, as well as simple plotting instruments, a vintage throat mic, “Globe Airline Computer” in leather case with its manual, and more.

177      Air Force One, deck of playing cards with the Presidential Seal in gold on a black background above the silhouette of a “U.S.A.F” jet.  Sold along with three other decks of cards that belonged to JFK.

178      Air Force One, cocktail glass with the remnants of the Presidential seal in gold.  John F. Kennedy drank from this glass on his fateful trip to Dallas, Texas.  Glass was collected by Col. James B. Swindal after Kennedy was assassinated.

179      Air Force One cast brass cockpit door plaque which reads “NO SMOKING”.  Plaque measures 7.5” inches wide.  Collected from Air Force One by Col. James B. Swindal.

180      Color slides, approximately 19 slides one of which shows a full view of a “MATS” (Military Air Transport Service) plane being fueled and flight checked by its ground crew.

181      Set of 4 cocktail glasses with white and gold aircraft recognition profiles, circa 1950's.

182      Color print, of a “Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, JT3D (TF33) Turbo Fan.”  Some foxing on image.  Frame measures 16” high by 31” inches wide.  Matted and framed behind glass.

183      White House Pen, Plastic body felt tip pen with a facsimile signature of “Lyndon B Johnson” and the Presidential seal.  Pen has a chromed metal cap and pocket clip that reads “Esterbrook”.

184      Desk plaque, Maple desk plaque reads “Col. James B. Swindal.”  Plaque measures 9.5” inches long

185      Col. James B. Swindal “Officers Open Mess, Torrejon” Spain Pitcher, with hand painted decoration.  Pitcher measures 7” high.

186      Books, Lot of 2 volumes from Col. Swindals personal library: A) On the Trail of the Assassins by Jim Garrison, soft cover B) Double Cross the Explosive, Inside Story of the Mobster who Controlled America by Sam and chuck Giancana, hard cover.

187      Plaque, Aluminum “Commander” plaque collected from Air Force One by Col. Swindal. Plaque measures 10” inches long.

188      Trunk, Olive drab military trunk with white lettering which reads “Mrs. Emily Swindal PRI NO. 157 Jan. Rhine/Maine, Germany” circa 1948.

189      Leather Flight Jacket, presented to Mrs. Graham as an honorary member of Doolittle's Raiders.  Jacket has an embroidered “Doolittle Raiders” patch and a leather air force name patch which reads “M.L. Graham”.  Jacket is like new in size medium.

190      Book, Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders, 1964 1st edition by Col. Carroll V. Glines.  Signed by the author, General Doolittle himself and approximately 32 of the original “Raiders”, 441 pages with slip cover in very good condition.

191      Booklet, Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders, 33rd Anniversary Reunion - April 17, 18, 19, 1975.  This reunion was hosted by the town of Coral Gables, Florida and this reunion booklet was signed by the 27 remaining crew members including “Jimmy” Doolittle.

192      Book, Jimmy Doolittle Master of The Calculated Risk, 1980 by Carroll V. Glines.  Autographed by James H. Doolittle and the author.  Soft cover, 202 pages.

193      Book, Four Came Home, 1995 by Carroll V. Glines.  Signed by the author and the four survivors of Jimmy Doolittle's two lost crews.  170 pages, soft cover.

194      Photograph, inscribed and autographed of Lieutenant General “Jimmy Doolittle”.  Image was taken in or after 1948 when he was on inactive reserve status.  In 1951 Doolittle was appointed “Special Assistant” to the Air Force Chief of Staff serving as a civilian in scientific matters which helped lead the Air Force into the Ballistic Missile and Space Programs.  Inscription Reads “To Chuck Graham: In appreciation of his fine friendship, Jim Doolittle.”  Signature and inscription have been retraced in darker felt-tip pen.  Image measures 8.75” high by 7.25” inches wide.

195      Booklets, Two booklets from the 50th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion of Jimmy Doolittle's Raiders in Columbia, S.C. on April 18, 1992.  The second smaller booklet is titled The Tokyo Raid, April 8, 1942, A Salute to the Doolittle Raiders on the 50th Anniversary and is signed by the 33 surviving raiders including Jimmy Doolittle.

196      Photo Album, 34th Anniversary Gathering of the survivors of the Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders gathered in Omaha, NE.  Color photographs include all aspects of the ceremony as well as the book signing of the first edition of Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders, sold in lot 190.

197      Signed Certificate, Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders… 40th Anniversary, 1942 April 18th 1982”.  Autographed near its center “J.H. Doolittle.” Frame measures 9.25” high x 11.5” inches wide.

198      Presentation plaque, mahogany plaque with a map of Southeast Asia and Japan titled “These Men Bombed Japan, April 18, 1942.”  On this map are facsimile signatures of all of Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders.  Brass plaque on bottom reads “Charles A. Graham, Jr.  North American Aviation, Inc. In Appreciation, Doolittle Raiders, April 18th 1962.”  Paper label on reverse of plaque reads “Designed and built by Orientation Group USAF”, plaque measures 17.5” high x 21.5” inches wide.

199      Model plane, 20th century desk model, base reads “B-25B Mitchell 'Doolittle Raider' scale 1/48.”  Plane bears the tail number “02344”, wingspan measures 17” inches wide.

200      Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, lot includes a 36th Anniversary Reunion Booklet, badge and a 58th Anniversary banquet program.

201      Limited Edition Color Lithograph, a Doolittle Raiders Commemorative titled “The Hornets Nest” and pencil signed by the artist and 16 of the living Doolittle Raiders.  #20/500, image measures 17.75” high x 27” inches wide.  Nicely matted and framed behind glass.

202      Limited Edition Color Lithograph, titled “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo” pencil signed and numbered in the image “Craig Kodera, AP 116/175.” The bottom margin of the print is also signed by James H. Doolittle (Mission Commander) and the Flight Crew of the “Ruptured Duck” (the plain pictured in the painting), Copilot Col Dean Davenport, Navigator Charles L McClure and Engineer-Gunner David J. Thatcher.  Image measures 13” high x 33.75” inches wide.  Nicely matted and framed behind glass.

203      1909 Presentation desk piece/inkwell, silver plated brass and inscribed on its frontal shield “IGO ETRICH 'TAUBE' WIENER-NEUSTADT, 1909” and is touch marked on its reverse “MD (symbol?) g” and separately “Bazar Europa Cadiz”.  Igo Etrich (1879-1967) was an Austrian engineer who designed and flew his first tractor monoplane on July 20th 1909 and the first Taube prototype in July 1910.   The Taube was called “The Invisible Aircraft” by the French because of the translucence of the clear doped linen covering the Taube which made it nearly invisible at elevations above 1200 feet.  It was the worlds First Stealth Airplane.  Ink well measures 13” wide and the wingspan of the “Taube” measures 9” inches wide.

204      Model of an RVX!-5 Nose Cone, this desk model was given as a gift to William A. Hosie who did public relations work for “AVCO” under the firm of “hill & Knowlton” of New York City.  The models base reads “ICBM Test Vehicle RVX1-5, This is a scale model of a RVX1-5 Nose Cone That Was Fired By A U.S. Air Force Thor-Able Missile Over the 5000 Mile Atlantic Missile Range and Recovered on April 8, 1959.  AVCO, Research and Advanced Development.”  Model of Nose Cone measures 6.5” inches long.

205      Photograph of Amelia Earhart, with newspaper story.  Image is on 8” x 10” black and white Kodak paper of Amelia Earhart standing beside Orville Wright at the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia's Opening of the “Hall of Aviation” on December 17, 1933 to whom Orville willed most of the Wright Brothers Artifacts after the Smithsonian Institute insisted on crediting the Wrights Rival Samuel Pierpont Langley with building the first flying machine capable of carrying one person aloft.

206      Lot of photographs, large lot of early 8” by 10” black and white photographs from the 1940's and 50's depicting various U.S.A.F propeller and early jet aircraft.  Some duplicate photographs in each lot.  Most of the Photographs are ink stamped on their reverse “Air Force Photo, Released by Randolph A.F.B.”  Lot includes approximately 40 photographs.

207      Lot of photographs, large lot of early 8” by 10” black and white photographs from the 1940's and 50's depicting various U.S.A.F propeller and early jet aircraft.  Some duplicate photographs in each lot.  Most of the Photographs are ink stamped on their reverse “Air Force Photo, Released by Randolph A.F.B.”  Lot includes approximately 40 photographs.

208      Lot of photographs, large lot of early 8” by 10” black and white photographs from the 1940's and 50's depicting various U.S.A.F propeller and early jet aircraft.  Some duplicate photographs in each lot.  Most of the Photographs are ink stamped on their reverse “Air Force Photo, Released by Randolph A.F.B.”  Lot includes approximately 40 photographs.

209      Video Tape Set, Titled “Reaching for the Skies” by CBS and Columbia House Video.  7 tapes in all from 1989.

210       Color lithograph photo titled in margin at bottom of print "Astronaut Karol J. Bobko" and signed with a black sharpie pen "To Art, Karol "BO" Bobko".  Reverse imprinted with the "NASA" logo circa 1980.  Print measures 8" by 10" high.

211       Withdrawn

212      Autographed inscription by Capt Eddie Rickenbacker, a WW1 American Fighter Ace and a Medal of Honor recipient.  A booklet titled "Success Book, A Pocket Treasury of Inspiration by Titan" signed and inscribed in fountain pen on its first page "If But a Single Thought is Gained by you my Christmas Wish will Have Come True, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, Christmas 1939."