Lot 827
Large Collection of Early Jet Engineers, Test Pilots, WWII Pilots (Enola Gay and Memphis Belle) Early Aerospace. 32 Signed Pieces. Fine collection of notables in jet engineering, WWI, WWII and early Aerospace. 1.) WWI: Excellent signed First Day Issue cover and honoring the US ARMY and 3¢ stamp beautifully signed by Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker 2.) General James H. Doolittle WWI flight instructor, aviation pioneer and Commander of Doolittle Raid in WWII, three (3) signed covers as J.H. Doolittle commemorating the 20th Anniversary of First St. Louis Air Mail Flight Oct. 4, 1911-1931. 3.) Sir Frank Whittle co-inventor of the jet engine, a typed/signed/dated 1937 Testing Report, a signed photo, and a signed biographical card. 4.) Cover postmarked Muroc Air Force Base, Muroc California 1942 scarce because now very well known as Edwards AFB in 1950. Free postage, uncensored. 5.) Eric Brown, legendary British test pilot and WWII fighter pilot, signing two war time photographs (restrikes) of him in fighter jet. Coas included. 6.) V1 Rocket German propaganda leaflet meant to be deployed over Liege in phenomenal condition timed with the Ardennes offensive (Battle of the Bulge.) 7.) 3 members of the Black Sheep Squadron (made famous by television show) pilots Ed Harper, James Hill and Robert McLurg in group photo. 8.) Two photos signed by German ME-163 Rocket Plane pilot and German Luftwaffe Ace Otto Böhner 9.) Two signed photos of the crew of the Memphis Belle each signed by Pilot Captain Bob Morgan. 10.) Eight (8) photos signed by the pilot of the Enola Gay Paul Tibbets (with one co-signed by tail-gunner George Caron.) plus two signed 50th Anniversary Covers of the Bombing of Tokyo that have the pulled Atomic Bomb Ends WWII postmarked Alamogordo, NM. 11.) Three (3) photos signed by Morris Jeppson, assistant weaponeer on the Enola Gay. 12.) Milton Reynolds first private citizen to fly around the world signed cover. 13.) Two (2) signed photos by Chalmers "Slick" Goodlin pilot of the Bell XS-1 aircraft. 14.) Outstanding handwritten letter by Robert Cardenas (dated 1947 he meant 1997) replying to a fan that he can't give out his signature due to idenitity theft. But if he is going to be at the "Gathering of Eagles, The Men of Mach One" he can sign his book there for him. Written on Cardenas' letterhead with the YB-49 "Flying Wing" clearly illustrated. Lot also includes signed photos by test pilots R.J. Harer, Bob Hoover, two signed photos by Jerrie Cobb, one of the few woman making a mark in jet aviation, Brigadier General Homer Boushey and a vintage photo of the Northrop MX-324 with Public Affairs tag on verso.
All of these pieces are in superior condition and this is a phenomenal collection for collector or dealer alike. 32 signed pieces and 4 unsigned pieces. Estimated Value $600 - UP
From The Collection of Alden T. Barnes.
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