Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 45

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Aviation

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 643		Aviation Model, "Little Boy" Bomb Model (10x2.5") A striking blue scale model (Philippine) of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb, dropped on Hiroshima by the Enola Gay during WW II. The model is mounted on a black wooden base (17x6"). The model has been signed in silver ink by Dutch van Kirk, Navigator of the Enola Gay. A similar model realized over $600 the last time it appeared at auction. A great addition to any collection. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $949
Lot 644		Aviation Model, "Enola Gay, B-29 Superfortress" Model Aircraft (16x23") This 1/72 scale Philippine model is mounted on a rectangular wooden base with a metal descriptive plate that reads, in part: "B-20 Superfortress "Enola Gay" piloted by Col. Paul W. Tibbets, USAAF" Paul Tibbetts has signed his name on the top of the right wing. This is the plane Tibbetts flew during WW II when he dropped the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima. A printed certificate of authenticity is included as is a color photo of him actually signing the model. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 645		Aviation Model, "B-25B, Doolittle Raider" Model Aircraft (17x14") This 1/48 scale Philippine model is mounted on a rectangular wooden base with a metal descriptive plate that reads, in part: "North American B-25B Mitchell co-piloted by Lt. Col. Richard Cole, USAF (Ret.). Lt. Cole has signed his name on the top of the right wing. Doolittle's Raid was the first American retaliatory strike against the Japanese mainland. An attractive model signed by one of the men who was actually there, and survived to tell the tale. A printed certificate of authenticity signed by Lt. Col. Cole is included as is a color photo of him actually signing the model. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 646		Aviation Model, "X-1, Glamorous Glennis" Model Aircraft (17x14") This 1/32 scale Philippine model is mounted on a rectangular wooden base with a metal descriptive plate that reads, in part: "Bell X-1, Rocket Research Plane, piloted by BGen. Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager USAF (Ret.). Gen. Yeager has signed his name on the top of the right wing. Yeager's flight broke the sound barrier for the first time. An attractive model signed by the man who made it happen. A printed certificate of authenticity signed by Gen. Yeager is included as is a color photo of him actually signing the model. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $391
Lot 647		Aviation Model, "North American P-51D Mustang, Glamorous Glen III" Model Aircraft (18x16") This scale Philippine model is mounted on a rectangular wooden base with a metal descriptive plate that reads, in part: "Glamorous Glen III, piloted by Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager, Brigadier General USAF (Ret.). Gen. Yeager has signed his name on the top of the right wing. This is the plane Yeager flew during WW II. A printed certificate of authenticity signed by Gen. Yeager is included as is a color photo of him actually signing the model. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $219
Lot 648		Aviation Model, "Flying Tiger, Curtis P-40B Tomahawk" Model Aircraft (18x15") This scale Philippine model is mounted on a rectangular wooden base with a metal descriptive plate that reads, in part: "Curtis P-40B Tomahawk" piloted by BGen. David Lee "Tex" Hill, USAF (Ret.). Tex Hill has signed his name on the top of the right wing. This is the plane Hill flew during WW II. A printed certificate of authenticity signed by Gen. Hill is included as is a color photo of him actually signing the model. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144