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Letter to Mrs. George E. Adams from her son, George E. Adams Jr., January 9, 1945. Discusses a visit to a friend's airfield, his current assignment in Belgium, and upcoming leave in England. Two photographs of a woman identified as Betty were also…

Letter to George E. Adams Sr. from his son, George E. Adams Jr., June 17, 1945. Wishes him a happy Father's Day and discusses his future plans after completing his service with the Army of Occupation. Two handwritten pages on German airfield…

Identification card issued by Aeroklub Wilenski to Leon Swietlikowski, circa 1938. The identification photograph is missing. Text is in Polish.

Film footage of French fighter ace Georges Guynemer and a Pfalz aircraft, circa 1930s-1950s. The first segment, titled "Guynemer, French 'Ace of Aces,'" was produced by Great Oak Studios in 1955 and edited by G. B. Jarrett. It features vintage World…

Photograph of people monitoring the first test of the Lear turbine engine, circa 1968-1976. William P. Lear is behind the barrier, second from right.Typed in margin: "First test of Lear turbine engine / Photo-Illustration / Art Alanis."

Letter of authenticity signed by Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin for the "P30 Maneuver" data card used during the Apollo 11 mission, circa 1970s-2010s. Includes a detailed explanation of the information on the card. One typed page, written on Apollo 11…

Solo flight certificate issued by the Hancock College of Aeronautics to Norman G. Stromer, Santa Maria, California, February 12, 1942.

Certificate of completion issued by the Hancock College of Aeronautics to Norman G. Stromer, March 28, 1942. Certifies that Stromer has completed the flight training course prescribed by the Chief of the Army Air Forces for civil elementary flying…

Fellowship certificate issued to William P. Lear by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, October 1970. Includes several signatures and notes of congratulations.

Letter from George L. Paxton, Treasurer of the American Volunteer Group Memorial Fund, to AVG veterans, June 10, 1943. Discusses financial details and sends news related to General Claire Lee Chennault's plans in China-Burma-India Theater. Includes a…