Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 64

Aviation

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1596		Aviation, 1911//1977, "Firsts in Flight" Flown Fragments (each .25x.3") mounted in a multicolor lucite desk display (4x3x1.5"). The display includes pieces from the Wright Bros 1911 "Model B Flyer", Curtis "NC-4 Flying Boat" 1919, Douglas World Cruiser "Chicago"1924, HK-1 "Spruce Goose"1947, Apollo 11 Command Module "Columbia" 1969, and the Space Shuttle "Enterprise"1977. Consignor's photocopy COA included. An attractive lot. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $114
Lot 1597		Aviation, "The End of the Red Barron" by R. Carlin (framed to 25x23.5") This limited edition print is (only 1000 issued) signed by Capt. I. C. LeBoutillier and dedicated: "To Deke Slayton with kindest regards by Bob Carlin (the artist). Colin LeBoutillier was born in New Jersey in 1895. He crossed into Canada in 1916 and joined the Royal Naval Air Service. In 1918, Capt. LeBoutillier was in command of "B" flight of the 209th squadron in the Somme river valley. There he was witness to the attack by Captain Roy Brown in Camel B7270 and the subsequent crash of Manfred von Richthofen in his red Fokker Dr1425/17. Immediately after the crash, "Boots" flew over the crashed Triplane of von Richthofen. That is the scene depicted in the print. LeBoutillier survived the war with 10 aerial victories to his credit. He entered Barnstorming and piloted aircraft in no less than 18 movies such as "Hell's Angels and "Wings". As a flight instructor he gave Amelia Earhart her first instruction in a twin-engined aircraft and acted as a test pilot for Howard Hughes. He passed away in Las Vegas, NV in 1983. This print is the same as pictured on the www.kaiserbunker.com web site although that one is dedicated to someone else. Unusual and attractive. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 1598		Aviation, "The Chase of the Red Barron" by R. Carlin (framed to 25x23.5") This limited edition print (only 1000 issued) IS signed by Capt. O. C. LeBoutillier and dedicated: "To Deke Slayton with best wishes by Bob Carlin" (the artist). A similar "Red Baron" related Aviation print showing the chase leading up to the eventual crash landing of the Red Baron near the Somme River in France on Sunday April 21, 1918. Unusual and attractive. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 1599		Aviation, "Charles Lindbergh" Bust by Michael Garrnan, 1973 (7.5x4.5x6") This attractive piece of memorabilia was made by noted Colorado Springs, CO. sculptor, Michael Garman. The piece is dated 1973 on the reverse. What makes this piece especially interesting is that it appears to be a white glazed, hollow clay proof. The issued piece was made of bronze. Minor edge faults, but this piece was prominently displayed by the consignor. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $59
Lot 1600		Aviation, "P-51D Mustang" Model Signed by pilot Chuck Yeager (11x12") This "silver/blue" scale model has the pilot's signature in black on the right wing. The model comes in its original box with a triangular wooden stand with metal descriptive plaque. This pilot and plane (Glamorous Glenn III) are famous for shooting town 13 enemy aircraft including five ME-109s on a single day and one of Germany's first jet fighters. In later life, he would go on to become a test pilot and to be the first man to break the sound barrier. New condition and a great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $90
Lot 1601		Aviation, X-15 Program, 1957, Pilot Autographs. On a FD cover with a 50th Anniversary of the Air Force cachet. The cover is signed by X-15 pilots Scott Crossfield, Robert White, Pete Knight, Joseph Kittinger (holder of the parachute freefall and altitude records) and an Air Force General. An attractive cover. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1602		Aviation, "X-15" Model Signed by pilot Chuck Yeager (11x12") This "bright orange" 1/32 scale model has the pilot's signature in black on the right wing. The model comes in its original box with a triangular wooden stand with metal descriptive plaque. This pilot and plane are famous for being the first man to break the sound barrier. New condition and a great addition to any collection. Striking. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 1603		Aviation, "B-25B Mitchell" Model Signed by Doolittle Raider, Pilot Richard E. Cole (16x13") This "khaki" 1/48 scale model has the pilot's signature in silver on the right wing. The model comes in its original box with a triangular wooden stand with metal descriptive plaque. This pilot and plane are famous for being part of the Doolittle raiding party that bombed Tokyo during WW II. An autographed picture of radioman Glenn Lane is also included. New condition and a great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $295
Lot 1604		Aviation, "Flying Tiger" Model Signed by Pilot Tex Hill (19x16.5") This "camouflage" scale model has the pilot's signature in black on the right wing. The model comes in its original box with a triangular wooden stand with metal descriptive plaque. This pilot and plane are famous for being one of the first to volunteer to fly and fight with the American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers" in China during WW II. An autographed picture of Hill is included. New condition and a great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $168
Lot 1605		Aviation, "Enola Gay" Model Signed by Pilot Paul Tibbets (23x16") This silver 1/72 scale model has the pilot's signature in black on the right wing. The model comes in its original box with a triangular wooden stand with metal descriptive plaque. This plane made history by dropping the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan in WW II. New condition and a great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $561
Lot 1606		Aviation, "F-111A USAF" Tactical Fighter Model (12x5") This General Dynamics variable-wing tactical fighter model is mounted on its original triangular base with metallic nameplate. The plane first flew in 1964 and was retired in 1996. It's nickname was "The Aardvark". Some faults, but an attractive addition to any collection. This model was the property of the President of Texas Bridge and Forge (Co.) that forged the titanium rotation pin used on the planes. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $84
Lot 1607		Aviation, "Memphis Bell" Model Signed by Pilot Robert K. "Bob" Morgan (22x16") This matt black model has the pilot's signature in silver on the right wing. The model comes in its original box with a triangular wooden stand with metal descriptive plaque. This plane made history by being the first aircraft to fly 25 missions over Europe during WW II and not lose one crew member to enemy fire. New condition and a great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 1608		Aviation, c1960, "Deke Slayton" Naval Aviator Wings (3", framed to 8.5x6.5") These wings were found in his estate by his family. Deke was a member of the Army Air Force from 1942 till being selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1969. We're not exactly sure how these relate to him career, but they were obviously important to him to have saved them for many years. Attractive. Estimated Value $150 - 251. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $106
Lot 1609		Aviation, "Nordon Bombsight" Desk Paperweight (1.25x1.25") A miniature metal bombsight that is mounted in a clear lucite square (2.5x2.5x2.5") with descriptive label as issued by the WW II "Bombadiers". Unusual and attractive. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $72