1-26-D-M-4....USAF AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION PLOTTER, 1950'S....All the Air Force Jet Jocks had one or more of these Navigational Plotters USAF type B-2A...very heavy plastic 4 x 15 inch with three map scales plus compass rose 0-360 degrees plus inch scale...the map scales are for both WAC and SECTIONAL air charts...have several of these in new-old stock condition still sealed in 1950's dated foil Air Force pouches...one of the best made air nav plotters you will ever see...and you can own one for...$19.

2-50-D-M-4.........F-86A - E SABRE AIRSPEED ........ Attractive 3 and 1/8" dia. airspeed has 'barber pole' for max. speed (VMO) and very subtle, almost hidden machmeter in lower left hand corner of face, registering from .6 to 1.0 mach (speed of sound).........indicator in center of instrument is 'fine speed' indication, showing the pilot his speed in 2 knot increments........instrument is actually quite complicated, but the display is simple and looks good...found in the North American F-86 A through E series Sabrejet fighter.....was also used in the Boeing B-47, Lockheed P-80C and Republic F-84 Thunderjet.......with metal data plate on rear of case, dated 1952, and shows overhaul at the Midletown Air material Agency in 1960........overall excellent condition with near perfect face........$95

4-16-D-M-4....AIRBORNE PARATROOPER STATIC LINE SNAP....Used by Airborne Assult Paratroopers when they "hooked up" to the static line ripcord before they jumped out doorway of C-47...used from WW11 to Nam, these heavy steel static line snaps about 5x1 1/2" and close with a satisfying "Snap".....I have been advised by a paratrooper thats this type snap has finally been superceded after about 60 years in service.....we have many available...lay one on your desk and yell "Geronimo".....$9.

5-50-D-M-4.......GRUMMAN S2F SUB-HUNTER CONTROL WHEEL .........Co-Pilot's side wheel complete with 4 push-buttons and 'coolie-hat' trim switch (4 way switch).....all buttons and switch work........aluminum wheel measures 1' across and has some part numbers on reverse......the twin engine Grumman 'Stoof' as it is affectionately known, has signifigance in California since its operated by the California Dept. of Forestry as a firebomber......they still use 'em with turboprops instead of the Curtiss Wright Cyclones......wheel is completely original as removed and in good, used condition..........$295

6-7-D-M-4.....ABILENE (DYESS) AFB BASE GUIDE .....Soft cover book given out to NCO and Commissioned Officers arriving at the base, includes short history of base, map of area, listing of facilities on base, neighboring community stores and restaurants, phone numbers, photos, etc.........everything to make the 'new guy' feel at home ....base started out as Abilene in WWII, then briefly was turned over to the city, then went back to an AFB and was finally named Dyess in 1956.....guide not dated, but it is still named Abilene, and someone crossed that out and wrote in Dyess with a pencil......Dyess was scheduled to receive new B-47 bombers and KC-97 Tanker Squadrons ....... measures 8.5" by 11" with about 42 pages and 2 fold out maps......used good condition with some writing on front cover.....$18

7-33-D-M-4.........GRUMMAN S2F-1.........Toppings Model (Akron Ohio) of early 1950's....... Bill Topping used elaborate moveable molds when building these models, and produced a detailed model made of few parts, as opposed to modern models which have hundreds of parts .....also, Topping used injection molded plastic of the correct color-----its not paint on the plastic, it is the plastic ..........the result is a very strong and durable model that could withstand a scratch or even be dropped and not be broken.........long gone, Toppings' models are quite collectable as attested to the fact that these were frequently seen on the desks of Generals, Commanding Officers, even aircraft manufacturers (like Grumman) and the Pentagon! ....this model is a Grumman S2F-1 Sub-Killer (not politically correct, as it should be!)........as marked on base of the clear plexiglass stand, along with Grumman name and logo..........measures large 21" wingspan, with clear plastic windshield, Us Military marking decals (in excellent condition), 70 million candlepower spot-light on wing, metal prop hubs, magnetic anomoly detector (MAD) detector on tail.......stand is quite heavy and allows the airplane to rotate for desired position.......marked 'Topping Models' in small raised lettering under plane.....VERY attractive plane is glossy blue (the plastic is so shiny it looks like waxed paint)....overall excellent condition...some sources indicate this had rotating propellers when new, but I can't verify.......from the Aldrich collection ... ..............(hey I can't keep everything!) ........$245

9-10-D-M-4......SNJ-4 ENGINE LOGBOOK AND DATA PLATE.........Rare is it that we find not only an original engine data plate , but the original logbook that goes with it!........official US NAVY Aviation Engine Logbook for P&W R-1340 AN-1 serial number XXXXX with accompanying original data plate as removed from the engine!..........log runs from 1954 to 1956 and includes the serial number of the SNJ's (more than one) that this engine was installed in, locations the planes were operated, service and maint. performed on engine, overhaul records, etc...even includes a small envelope of metal found in the main oil strainer in 1954! (not a good thing to find at oil change)...original aluminum engine data plate was affixed to this engine and logged many hours of actual flight time .....plate measures 2.5" by 3.5" in very good condition, 6" by 8" in good condition.....all original, hand written and typed notes..........think of this as a diary of the engine.......all original...........SOLD

10-10-D-M-4.......GREEN MESH HELMET....Centex XL size with velcro headset cover patches, rear adjustment strap, head padding and front velcro attachment......I think this was used under a flight helmet as part of the flight-crew's personal equipment......overall olivedrab with manufacturers tag sewn inside, no other markings......circa Vietnam era.....in good used condition, as is.......SOLD