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Aircraft Oxygen Mask – Authentic Emergency Safety Equipment
Authentic aircraft passenger oxygen mask. Originally installed in the passenger cabin, oxygen masks are designed to deploy during cabin depressurization, providing passengers with breathable oxygen at altitude.

Associated Aviation Underwriters Alan Bean First Man On The Moon, Neil Armstrong
The product is a collectible item associated with aviation history, specifically featuring the iconic moment when Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon. This item likely holds sentimental value for aviation enthusiasts and collectors, showcasing a significant event in the history of space exploration. It is a unique piece that commemorates this historic moment and pays tribute to the pioneering efforts of Alan Bean and Neil Armstrong in the aviation and space industries.

Vintage 1927 Spirit of St Louis Charles Lindbergh White Milk Glass
The product is a vintage 1927 Spirit of St Louis Charles Lindbergh White Milk Glass collectible. This item was made in the United States and showcases the iconic design of the famous aviation pioneer, Charles Lindbergh. The milk glass material adds a unique touch to this piece, making it a sought-after item for collectors interested in historic aviators and transportation artifacts. From an estate buyout. Thank you for looking
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1932 Amelia Earhart Gimbels Banquet Brass Medal Coin City Of Philadelphia Rare
May 21, 1932.". The reverse text reads, "Award Of The City Of Philadelphia. Presented by Mayor Moore at the Gimbel Banquet October 5th, 1932.".

AMELIA EARHART - ACEO D. GORDON PROMO TRADING CARD - MINT CONDITION
Standard 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" size. Mint condition. ACEO = Art Cards, Editions and Originals. Back of card: D. Gordon - Portrait & Landscape Photographer - Gupar Fife -facsimile autograph edition.

Early Aviation 1919 AERO BLUE BOOK ballooning biplane photos Curtiss Wright
Great all-encompassing early aviation publication/resource - manufacturers, aviator info, great graphics, photos, records - covers aeroplanes, ballooning, etc. Early Aviation 1919 AERO BLUE BOOK + DIRECTORY.

1919 Early Aviation PHOTO British dirigible R34 Airship 1st Transatlantic LI NY
Original 1919 Early aviation PHOTO, British dirigible R34, 1st round-trip crossing of the Atlantic by air. PHOTO: the aft engine house, showing the reversible propeller system for lifting. It was the first round-trip crossing of the Atlantic by air.

RARE ! SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS w/ LINDBERGH ON GUGGENHEIM POST FLIGHT TOUR 1927 PHOTO
[ The Daniel Guggenheim Fund sponsored a nationwide tour of the United States with Charles Lindbergh in 1927 to promote aviation. ].

ORIGINAL 1927 Charles Lindbergh Arrives in Los Angeles Poster - Pacific Railway

Francis Gary Powers Pilot U-2 Spy Plane Shot Down 1960 Autograph Authenticated
Powers began his military career in 1952 with the 468th Strategic Fighter Squadron. Powers survived the impact and was captured, held as a prisoner and put on trial for espionage. On august 1, 1977, Powers was piloting a helicopter for KNBC News when he was killed in a crash in Los Angeles.

Vintage R.W Bradford Print: Curtiss-Reid Rambler III 1931 King’s Cup Race Plane
Wear commensurate to age. Some foxing / discoloration to print. Edges of print have been trimmed (somewhat imperfectly). Part of text in the print was cut out and attached in the margin in the right bottom corner. Vintage print of R.W Bradford painting which was reproduced for the National Museum of Science & Technology in Ottawa. Comes from the estate of a prolific New England collector. Trimmed to roughly 12 x 16”
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Vintage Press Photo Historic Aviation 1927 Hill & Bertard Doomed Flight NY-Rome
Vintage press photo featuring a sad piece of aviation history. Pilots Lloyd Bertard and J.D. Hill before departure on their doomed record trying Rome to New York transatlantic flight. The photo is in good condition for its age but does have some creasing. Professional photo shot on a New York rooftop. Please see my photos for details

VTG R.W Bradford Canadian Aviation Print: Fokker Super-Universal Canada Airplane
Wear commensurate to age. Some foxing / discoloration to print. Edges of print have been trimmed (somewhat imperfectly). Part of text in the print was cut out and attached in the margin in the right bottom corner. Vintage print of R.W Bradford painting which was reproduced for the National Museum of Science & Technology in Ottawa. Comes from the estate of a prolific New England collector. Trimmed to roughly 12 x 16”
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RARE 1909 RPPC PHOTO DAYTON OHIO "WRIGHT BROTHERS HOMECOMING PARADE" VG
Condition for age as shown. RARE 1909 DAYTON OHIO RPPC PHOTO "WRIGHT BROTHERS HOMECOMING PARADE" VG. Just remember enlarged photos or scans tend to exaggerate any flaws. I've blown this up big enough so that you can see what your buying. SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF PAGE TO SEE ALL PHOTOS & SCANS. BUYING AS SHOWN, AS IS. I think you will be happy with this item. Check out all my other EBAY auctions. If you want to see my other auctions just pop on VIEW SELLERS OTHER ITEMS at top right hand corner of listing page.

Original Charles Lindbergh & Lady Bird 1968 UPI Press Photo
Original 8x10 glossy UPI press photo of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh being greeted by First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson at the White House. The photo is dated November 22, 1968, which was 5 years after the death of President Kennedy.

1928 Early Aviator Vintage Photo Likely J. Clifford Turpin Wright Brothers
Rare 1928 Photograph of “Pilot” – Likely Early Aviator J. Clifford Turpin. Aug 15, 1928. > "Pilot" (underlined).

Vintage R.W Bradford Print: De Havilland 9A G-CYBF 1st Trans-Canada Flight 1920
Wear commensurate to age. Some foxing / discoloration to print. Edges of print have been trimmed (somewhat imperfectly). Part of text in the print was cut out and attached in the margin in the right bottom corner. Vintage print of R.W Bradford painting which was reproduced for the National Museum of Science & Technology in Ottawa. Comes from the estate of a prolific New England collector. Trimmed to roughly 12 x 16”
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1910's Early Aviation photo WWI Lafayette Escadrille starting engines Life Mag
Original 1910's larger-size photo, Lafayette Escadrille in action, starting engines; this photo also appeared in Life Magazine on March 20, 1964 as indicated by a later stamp. Period writing on reverse of photo: Lafayette Escadrille in action.

Douglas Campbell WWI Ace 94th Aero Squadron 5 Victories 1st US Ace Signed Cover
Quentin Roosevelt was later killed in air combat. After the war Campbell served as the Vice President of Pan Am Airways. We have listed a nice collection of military, aviation and astronaut autographs.

Spirit Of St Louis Cigarette Box 1929 National Aeronautics Meeting Vtg Antique
It is a cigarette case/box that has what I believe to be a cedar-lined wood interior. All pictures are of the exact antique item you will receive. Wear to the wood, including a nick underneath that hasn’t gone all the way through.

1914 Early Aviation Glenn Curtiss Aeroplane Motor Co Stockholders Meeting Letter
Curtiss, Hammondsport, N.Y. Jan. 2nd. We will always work to make sure you have what you need for the success of your project. Clear crisp pictures that help you make the right decision. Mr. G.R. Hall, Hammondsport, N.Y.

William Horton Wingless Plane 1952 test flight pictorial Flying Wing
“Clipped Plane Has Retractable Wings”. A look at the Horton Wingless aircraft at its test Flight. The plane was test-flown but the venture failed. not because the airplane didn't fly, but because Hughes wanted to take full credit for the patents and production rights, which Horton refused to allow.

The Wright Idea Newspaper Wright Brothers Aviation Dayton , Ohio. 1918
This antique newspaper from 1918 is a rare find for aviation enthusiasts and collectors. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to own a piece of aviation history.

Original 1910s Early Aviation PHOTO + GLASS NEGATIVE LZ Zeppelin Dirigible
Original 1910's Early aviation PHOTO + GLASS NEGATIVE (large size), LZ Zeppelin. (GLASS NEGATIVE - large size) A massive crowd below one of the early LZ Zeppelins from the 1910's. Pre-WWI Zeppelin! From the famous Brown Bros. archive of New York City.

1917 Early Aviation GLASS NEGATIVE Pan American Aero Expo NYC CURTISS AUTOPLANE
(wiki) The Autoplane was a triplane, using the wings from a Curtiss Model L trainer, with a small foreplane mounted on the aircraft's nose. The Autoplane's aluminum body resembled a Model T and had three seats in an enclosed cabin.

747-400 Radar Indicator - 747 Flight Deck
Located in the flight deck of the 747, these displays sit in front of the pilots/copilots. The product you will receive may not be the exact one in the picture.

ORIGINAL VINTAGE AVIATION PHOTO AVIATRIX PILOT TEDDY KENYON AND TROPHY

Vintage Charles Lindbergh France New York Paris Airplane Brass Pocket Watch Fob
Very rare and seldom seen. The Spirit is now on permanent display in the main entryway's Milestones of Flight gallery at the Smithsonian Institution 's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

1915 jannus brothers flying boat photo
Started by pilots tony and roger jannus ,specializing in flying boats. photo is in overall good condition showing lighter wear ,pressure /crease line bottom left corner see pic 2,light edge wear.

Pair Of Charles Lindbergh "THE AVIATOR" Bronze Bookends 1929 Set Art Deco Figure
Pair Of Charles Lindbergh "THE AVIATOR" Bronze Bookends 1929 Set Art Deco Figure. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.

Wright Brothers "VIN FIZ" Original Fabric swath issued by Smithonian Institute
It is an original fabric swath from the Vin Fiz Wright Brothers bi-plane which made the first U S Transcontinental flight in 1911, piloted by Calbraith Perry Rodgers. This display and fabric was created and released as a very limited edition by the Smithonian Institute.

Vin. Spirit Of St. Louis 50 Anniversary Air Plane Lindbergh( Pewter)Great Shape
The product is a pewter replica of the Spirit of St. Louis airplane, commemorating its 50th anniversary. This collectible item pays homage to historic aviator Charles Lindbergh and his famous flight. It serves as a cherished piece for aviation enthusiasts and collectors, showcasing a significant moment in transportation history. The detailed craftsmanship of the airplane model makes it a unique and meaningful addition to any aviation memorabilia collection.

Vintage R.W Bradford Print: Curtiss HS-2L 1st Stage Trans Canada Flight in 1920
Wear commensurate to age. Some foxing / discoloration to print. Edges of print have been trimmed (somewhat imperfectly). Part of text in the print was cut out and attached in the margin in the right bottom corner. Vintage print of R.W Bradford painting which was reproduced for the National Museum of Science & Technology in Ottawa. Comes from the estate of a prolific New England collector. Trimmed to roughly 12 x 16”
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Azul Airbus Quick Reference Handbook
This Azul Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) is an authentic flight crew manual removed from service on an Azul-operated Airbus aircraft. Retired from active airline use, this handbook is now available for training, educational purposes, and aviation collections.

Antique Hand Signed Photo of Admiral R. Byrd & H. June Antarctic Expedition
From Marshall Field & Co., original tag still intact on back of frame. In good shape for its age, please look at the minor damage to the back of the frame as shown in the photos. Amazing piece of history! Size- 17 3/4X 14” - Please reference photos for better idea on condition. Feel free to message me with any questions or if you’d like any additional photos!

1986 Commemorative American Aviation Limited Edition Numbered Belt Buckle
CHARLES LINDBERGH AND THE SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS IS FEATURED IN 3D ON THE BUCKLE. THE BACK HAS FEATURES TO AUTHENTICATE THIS 3 1/2 X 2 1/2" BELT BUCKLE.

1995 Gathering of Eagles Aviation Art Print Set Pilots NASA WWII Signed Scarce
A large, full-color lithograph featuring aircraft spanning from WWII fighters through early rocket-era vehicles and NASA programs. • Joe Engle – X-15 Test Pilot / NASA Astronaut. Signers include The artwork is bright and clean with crisp signatures.

Airbus Aircraft Service Door – Authentic Aircraft Cabin Panel
Removed directly from an operational Airbus aircraft, this door represents real-world airline engineering and cabin infrastructure rarely available outside of the aviation industry. Authentic Airbus aircraft service door panel.

RARE! FRENCH CROWD WATCH CHARLES A. LINDBERGH HISTORIC LANDING MAY 21,1927 PHOTO
FRENCH CROWD WATCH CHARLES A. LINDBERGH HISTORIC LANDING ON MAY 21,1927. NEWS WIRE PHOTO. to honor Colonel Lindbergh when he landed there (IN FRANCE). ORIGINAL PERIOD NEWS WIRE SLUG AND THE NEWS PHOTOGRAPHERS HAND CAPTIONING COPY ON THE REVERSE.

Charles Lindbergh 1927 Spirit of St Louis Tapestry New York to France 55”x19.5”
The product is a 55" x 19.5" tapestry depicting the historic flight of Charles Lindbergh from New York to France in his Spirit of St Louis airplane. Made and registered in France, this unique piece captures the essence of Lindbergh's groundbreaking aviation achievement without any modifications. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and collectors of transportation memorabilia, this tapestry showcases a pivotal moment in history with intricate detail and artistic flair. Tapestry in good structural condition. Does have a few stains/markings, all as shown.