Models

Items in section 1 of this sale are from the estate of Charles “Chuck” Graham. *The Below information relates to the NAA models to be sold in this sale.* FRANK G. COMPTON, PRELIMINARY DESIGN SPECIALIST, NAA The following letter printed below was sent to us by Frank G. Compton, who worked with Chuck Graham as a preliminary design specialist at North American Aviation, Los Angeles Aircraft Division. He continued to work at NAA for over 29 years (1940-1970), where he eventually became the vice president of marketing, NAA Division Operations. This letter is on file at the auction house. Charlie Graham was hired by N.A.A. in the early ‘50s. His job description was transport pilot and he flew NAA’s DC-3 from L.A. to Edwards AFB and other locations daily. In the late ‘50s, he was assigned to the corporate office, reporting directly to company president Dutch Kindelberger as corporate pilot. He flew executive level personnel to widespread destinations across the country. He was qualified to fly all company transport aircraft and most of the production aircraft ie: T-28s, P-510s, B-25 Saberliners, F-86s and others. When Lee Atwood took over the chief executive officer spot, Charlie was promoted to manager of corporate customer relations and was responsible for making high level military contacts and coordinated most all of the military contacts at low-rank levels. He operated a military operations center on the field at NAA’s Inglewood (L.A.) facility. Here he greeted operational pilots who flew various NAA aircraft in for special services, etc. Military ferry pilots also used this facility. Chuck had approval signature for all display models built in NAA’s model shop, which was adjacent to the wind tunnel model shop. The principle model maker was Ambrose Hope. Models made from 1/30 to 1/10 scale were built in his shop. In the role of manager, corporate customer relations, Charlie Graham gave briefings on NAA products to all levels of the military and made model presentations where required. For example, Lee Atwood, Ed Schmued, or myself would request a model to be given to Admiral X or General XX. Charlie would direct the wind tunnel model shop to construct a 1/20” scale poplar or mahogany model with proper markings, etc, and would have it sent to the person’s office, ship at sea, or sometimes his home. Further, Charlie would organize NAA’s presentation for 8-10 large meetings or shows each year. Example: see enclosed 8” x 10” photo of a large model of the A3J-1 (1/6 scale) at the Las Vegas AF Gunnery meet in Las Vegas. The industry, about 15 A/C contractors would rent space to show off their proposal concept or design for their forthcoming long range interceptor competition. Charlie had the personality and the smarts to organize and manage such an event…. Cheers, Frank Compton
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).
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. NOTE: the base shown with this plane is the base for lot 59 and the correct base will be sold with this lot.
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. NOTE: the base shown with this plane is the base for lot 57 and the correct base will be sold with this lot.
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.
Items from section 2 of this sale are from the estate of John F. Kennedy's Air Force One Pilot, Colonel (Ret.) James B. Swindal.
170 Model, Simple wooden model of the Space Shuttle. Base reads “Rockwell International, Scale 1/200.” 11” inches high.
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.
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.
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.