Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 52

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Aviation

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 747		c1928, US Leather/Sheepskin One Piece Flying Suit. This original sheepskin-lined, leather flight suit has an original label that reads: " A. G. Spaulding & Bros. / Aviation Clothing / MFS of U.S.A.S. Design / Style 270 / Size 42 / Special". This suit was owned by the consignor's father who acquired it around 1928 when he purchased a "jazzy new plane called an Autogyro". Those planes were part helicopter and part low wing radial engine flying machines, but fell from favor when they proved very dangerous to fly. Included in the lot are both the flight suit itself, of stiff sheepskin leather construction, with belt, front zipper, leg and arm zippers, etc., as issued, as well as the original glove-leather, sheepskin cap (with matching label. "Style 950A / Size ?)). The suit shows some light leather wear at various wear points as well as having had a large flying (?) patch removed from the back. Some wool has worn off around the collar neck as would be expected. Other than the fact that the suit is in need of an oiling, it is in excellent condition. The cap is ready to go as is. In about 30 years in the space and aviation auction business, this is the first time we have had the pleasure of offering a similar flying suit (jackets, yes) but never the complete flying suit and cap. Being from the son of the original owner, a man who learned at this father's knee how to care for things if you want them to last, has helped preserve this suit for posterity. The photos used with this lot show the consignor modelling this suit and cap with pride, as well it deserves. This suit is an important piece of aviation history. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 748		International Latex, USAF MA-2 Helmet Assembly and Partial Pressure Suit (MC-4A). The white MA-2 helmet is complete with 1) fiberglas shell (USAF decal at top), 2) detacheable clear face shield (intact) with all hardware and oxygen hose, 3) green nylon skirt (ID reads: "Hood, Helmet, Flying, MA-2, Stock No. 8415-NL 28125-21, International Latex Corp, Dover, Delaware, ILC. Part No. SPD-1, Contract No. AF-33 (602) - 6199 Inspected: …"1957" (handstamp)", 4) communications gear including earphones and microphone, etc. Some minor faults should not detract. The partial pressure suit ID label reads: "Coveralls, Pressurized, Hi Altitude, Anti-G / Type MC4A, Spec. Mil-C-25637, Size Large Long, / H.I. Garment Co. / Date of Mfg: May 1960 / …". Also included are a pair of cloth/leather gloves with ID label that reads: "Glove, P/N 647 / 8415-NL 25305-21, Size E / Contract AF 33 (602)-7728 / David Clark Company, Incorporated". and a "Cylinder and Regulator Assembly" with yellow "Acceptable or Serviceable Tag" (1961). A scarce and seldom available lot of aviation memorabilia. This suit was only in use till 1964. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,415
Lot 749		USAF, 1955, K-1 Flying Helmet. This USAF 1950's era "Test Pilots" high altitude pressurized flight helmet has a thin gray seperate fiberglass outer shell with a detachable inner sage green nylon lace-up hood with neck skirt. The clear fiberglass face shield is intact (it is missing in over 90% of these helmets) with vertical demisting filagree (?)(marked "L1999") and has the attached oxygen tube attached as issued. There is full communication gear including earphones and microphone and a U.S. Air Force decal above the face plate. The descriptive label on the skirt reads: "Hood, Helmet, Flying, K-1, Stock No. 8415-NSL, International Latex Corporation, Delaware…Part No. MG-52 (Type K-1 Helmet)Contract No. AF-33(602)=5438, Inspected: "Feb 15, 1955" (handstamped)". The helmet appears to be intact and is rarely available thus. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,450
Lot 750		United States, High Altitude Helmet, HGU-8/P. An important partial pressure suit helmet (white) with a red ID label that reads: "Helmet, Flying, High Altitude P/N S8950, Type HSU-8/P, Project 681, Serial #160, Mfg: by, David Clark Company". There is an additional black ID stenciled onto the edge of the helmet that reads: "Air Lock, Inc., Milford, Ct., USA / Part 711-2, Serial No. 21". The helmet appears to be in excellent condition with intact visor, sun visor, communications earphones and microphone as well as the complete external cables used to connect to the flight vehicle. We note that this type helmet was used on the one and only flight of the STARGAZER Project. Flown by Capt. Joseph Kittenger and civilian astronomer W. White, this flight demonstrated the feasability of constructing a balloon born astronomical observatory. In addition to the helmet, a neck ring and orange skirt is included that has an ID label that reads: "Neck Seal Bladder & Suit Disconnect Ring, P/N ACS-291, Project 681, Item II, Mfg. by: David Clark Company Incorporated". These are extremely scarce pieces of classic space memorabilia. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,750
Lot 751		USAF, HGU-55/P (CE) Helmet with MBU-12/P Oxygen Mask. This "Combat Edge" helmet is part of a tactical total pressure breathing system being used today in F-15 and F-16 fighter aircraft. The system improves high performance fighter pilot tolerance to high G maneuvers up to 9G's. This helmet is complete with clear visor by Gentex and with a M-87/AIC Acousticom microphone. There is a small Gentex label on the back of the helmet that reads, in part: "Parachutist Helmet / size Xlarge / 60240/G)22-4602-06 / …". The helmet appears to be in new condition but it was designed to be used with the MBU-20/P oxygen mask rather than the MBU-12/P mask which was designed to be used with the HGU-53/P helmet. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $604
Lot 752		USAF, P-4A Jet Helmet. This classic helmet was introduced in the mid 1950s for use in fighter and bomber aircraft. It was declared obsolete in 1964. The helmets were issued with external visors that used a center locking track. Although missing its oxygen mask and most of its hardware, this helmet does have a clear USAF Insignia on the interior suspension system. This helmet shows the ravages of time but, with the exception of deterioration of the leather edging around the helmet edges, it is a great representative example of this early helmet. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $483
Lot 753		USMC, HGU-45/P Dual Visor Helmet with Scott Oxygen Mask. This appears to be an HGU-45P helmet, but the Scott metal ID tags on the oxygen mask helmet clips should be Centex clips instead of "Scott" clips. Unfortunately, the ID label on the back of the helmet is missing. The helmet has a dual visor (clear and sun shad (rubs)). The interior of the helmet is mostly covered in white styrofoam with soft leather pads attached. The Scott oxygen mask has an internal communications microphone Dynamic M-101/AIC The helmet appears to be in generally excellent condition and will make an interesting puzzle for all you experts out there to figure out. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 754		1975, FLOWN, US X-24B Test Flight Covers. Lot of five different envelopes, each flown on a different flight and each signed by various pilots and test pilots. Included are flights from 3/20, 5/22, 8/5 (Manke), 9/9 (Dana), 9/23 (Dana). All of these flown covers are quite scarce and seldom available. Souvenir commemorative covers look similar, but that is like saying Apples and Oranges are both fruit. There is a definite difference. ALSO included is a 1975 FLOWN B-1 cover carried on the No. 10/10 test flight and signed by the pilot and co-pilot. Attractive. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $216