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1-11-C-M-12.......LOCKHEED P-38 LIGHTNING 'PATRIOT' PIN.....SOLD |
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3-19-C-M-12.........VOUGHT FG-1 CORSAIR ENGINE DATA PLATE....... The FG-1 was Goodyear Aircraft's production run of the hugely successful Corsair..... original US Navy engine data plate, identifying the R-2800 engine by US Navy part ##........this data plate was used in addition to the engine manufacturer data plate (P&W) which signified the engine's particulars such as dash number.....yes it was confusing! .....aluminum plate was riveted at the corners to the engine case...... top of plate is marked 'Model' - FG-1 Airplane........measures 4.5" long......somewhat roughed up' when it was removed, but stampings are very clear......good shape....original.....$65 |
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5-9-C-M-12........US NAVY WWII FIGHTER GUNSIGHT, 1943......Used in theWildcat, Hellcat, Curtiss, Dauntless, and the mighty Corsair ....... sight marked US Navy Bu. of Ord. (Bureau of Ordnance) ....manufactured by Spencer Lens Co., Buffalo NY......sight was illuminated reflector type ....incomplete, the reflector glass is broken, slip/skid ball missing, as is the reflector cover and cannon plu/light assmbly missing ....glass and optics all clean and in good condition..the 'sight target' is still installed and clearly visible when you hold this sight up to the light...all idenitifcation markings (MK8, Model 8) and US NAVY anchor stamp still clearly visible......'bumper cushion' in very good condition.......stands about 7" tall and weighs 4 pounds......quite difficult to find these now......a genuine WWII Fighter gunsight...in used cond..SOLD
see below for list of WWII US Navy aircraft that used this sight.... FM-1 |
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6-6-C-M-12......F4U CORSAIR CONTROL STICK GRIP...... Original new old stock control grip..... fit on the end of the stick that controlled the mighty Vought F4U Corsair......has 'trigger' button, and second button marked 'B' (as in Bombs)......hard to see in photo, but faint 'NAF 1173' (US Navy) marking stamped in grip .....made of a hard black resin material with red buttons that are in operating condition.....stick is quite comfortable to the hand, no wonder why Pappy Boyington shot down all those Zeroes! ......measures about 6" tall and in excellent condition, I have a couple of these available... new old stock!....$255 each |
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7-1-C-M-12........TYPE A-4 FLIGHT SUIT, 1942 ...... USAAF A-4 flight suit dated (19)42.... original tag has says: Type A-4, Dwg. no. 30-732, A.C. Order No., 42-7449P, size 34.........original sewn on leather name tag reads R.J. White....... zippered front, belted waist, made of khaki/olive gabardine (style of wool)........these flight suits were standardized in 1930 by the USAAC and were used throughoout WWII by flight crew........zippers and snaps complete and in excellent working condition ...these do not have zippers on the pockets..... guys are trying to get the 'big bucks' for these original USAAF suits, and at least one guy is trying to sell repros for the big price, but these in excellent condition for........SOLD |
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8-55-C-M-12...US NAVY BOMB RACK ..... Ever wonder what the bomb attached to below the wing or fuselage of a Douglas SBD Dauntless, Grumman F6F Hellcat, or Consolidated PBY Catalina?.........well here it is, a 'Mark 51, Model 6 US Navy Bur. of Ord., 12 volts'' (as marked on the unit) bomb-rack......quite attractive nickel plated (I think) steel rack is electricaly operated ....the capacity of this rack is also marked on it- 25-1600 pounds, it could carry a wide variety of stores, includuding depth charges......rack weighs 12 pounds and measures just under 2' long......have no idea if it operates properly, but it appears complete and is not damaged or corroded......includes cannon plug connector.......not much information available, but I believe this to be mid WWII (1943-44) era ..........very good original condition........$95 ****due to weight and size, shipping within USA is $25**** |
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9-30-C-M-12......'FLYING CHAPLAIN' WINGS....Original WWII USAAF Chaplains wings, Latin Cross surrounded by wings, silver, 1.5" across, with tiny winged hallmark on reverse and marked 'sterling'......pin-back in very good condition ......$35
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10-4-C-M-12......NORTHROP BLACK WIDOW CENTER CAP .....This is what sat in the middle of the Northrop P-61 Black Widow night fighter control wheel.......the unmodified originals are 'super-duper' rare, this one is a modified Douglas cap with the Northrop logo in the center........some collectors have resorted to this tactic if the originals are completely un-obtainable..(like this one)....excellent original WWII Douglas cap with Northrop logo behind plexiglas in the center cap.....only have this one available....measures 2.75" across, cap made of black plastic with original inked code on reverse, standard diameter, would snap in the Northrop wheel as per original....... SOLD
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11-30-C-M-12.......USAAF AIRPLANE PILOT WINGS, 1" ....Authorized Oct of 1921, this 'Winged Shield' design was utilized by all qualified airplane pilots of the USAAF...gold plated wings have tiny marking on reverse " 1/20 12K" - one twentieth of 1 oz. 12 karat gold...tiny diamond shaped hallmark to the right of this.......original screwback wings in excellent condition for... SOLD |
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12-54-C-M-12......USN/USMC 'CORSAIR' FIGHTER CANOPY MIRROR, WWII........When in a dogfight flying the F4U Corsair, the Navy or Marine pilot often 'Checked his Six' for Zekes in this canopy mounted convex mirror.....one of three, this was the largest, that were mounted on the bulletproof windscreen of the famed 'bent wing bird'......Pappy Boyington used one....now is a rre chance for your ot own one too...10 inches long mounted on metal backing.....hig aircraft quality in original Chance Vought packing box.....have a couple left......$120 each |
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Curtiss and Jon Aldrich
Pine Mountain Lake Airport
P.O. Box 9
Big Oak Flat, CA 95305
24/7 ph/fax 209-962-6121