Miscellaneous Civil Aviation Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a hardcover copy of "Aircraft Engines of the World 1946" by Paul H. Wilkinson. The book covers many engines from North America, Europe, Australia and the U.S.S.R in a two-page treatment with a black-and-white photograph facing...

ARTIFACT: Circa late 1940's National Flying Farmers Association lapel wing. The NFFA was the predecessor of International Flying Farmers (1961-present). The enameled lapel wing reads: "NFFA". VINTAGE: Circa late 1940's SIZE: Approximately...

ARTIFACT: Scarce, late 1940's National Flying Farmers' Association lapel wings. The NFFA was the predecessor of the Modern International Flying Farmers. The lapel wings shows a blue enameled shield in the center with the letters:...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1940s lapel pin for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The association formed in 1939 in Frederick, Maryland and is still in existence. This pin is by Balfour and would have been worn by a senior member of AOPA...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1940s graduation lapel wing from the Grace Downs Air Career School, a former school for aspiring stewardesses on Long Island, New York. It is rare to find a wing from this early! It was made by Balfour and is in sterling silver...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa late 1940s graduate lapel wing from Ward Airline Training School. The wing bears the company's motto: PIONEER IN AIRLIE TRAINING. VINTAGE: Circa late 1940s. SIZE: Approximately 3/8" x 1-9/16" CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gilt...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa World War II patch for an unidentified pilot training school, either military or civilian. The patch is diamond-shaped and shows an eagle clutching a cursive "W". VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately...

ARTIFACT: Beautiful WWII Morton Air Academy lapel pin from Gary Field in Blythe, California. Morton Air Academy was a primary flight training school for the United Army Air Forces. The lapel pin depicts the surface of a globe in gilt brass and enamel...

ARTIFACT: Wonderful and extremely rare circa 1939 AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) full size pilot wing. The association formed in 1939 in Frederick, Maryland and is still in existence. The gilt wing features gorgeous details to feathering...

ARTIFACT: This is a high quality circa 1940 lapel pin for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The association formed in 1939 in Frederick, Maryland and is still in existence. VINTAGE: Circa 1940. SIZE: Approximately 3/16" in height...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1941 anniversary souvenir lapel wing for "Dad" Fuller's Cross Country Airodeo. VINTAGE: Circa 1941. SIZE: Approximately 11/16" in height and 1-9/16" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Copper-plated brass...

ARTIFACT: Great circa 1939 Westover Field hand engraved fob for St. John's Lodge I.O.O.F. The lovely detailed fob shows the airfield, landing strip, and hangars with three grounded aircraft and three flying through the clouds and it reads: "WESTOVER...