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Auction House:
Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:93
Lots with images:93
Prices available:93
Category:
Transport - Aeronautical
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*** The first wireless Operator to Fly Across the Ocean, the James Warner Archive: James Warner (1891-1970) was the radio operator on the 'The Southern Cross' piloted by Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm for the first trans-Pacific flight in 1928. It… ***
*** Charles Kingsford Smith: a fine collection of original photographs (various sizes) covering family, crew members and flight achievements from 1917-1935, including several items signed, as follows: - Kingsford Smith, 2nd Lieutenant RFC receiving farewell… ***
*** Bert Hinkler: a fine collection of mounted images (various sizes) associated with this important Australian pioneer aviator, including: - a mounted photograph of the World War I troopship HMAS 'A19' signed in the margin below by the personnel of the 1st… ***
*** Qantas Concorde, 1/25 scale, Westway models UK freestanding model, oustanding model with unique Qantas livery, most likely a mock-up used for Concorde pitch to Qantas, 213 cm. Length, 100 cm wingspan ***
*** Minute book from 14th June 1935, the first meeting of the board of Directors: Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, Captain P.G. Taylor, B.T. Sheil and J.W. Stannage, up to the final entry on 29th May1936 Trans-Tasman air service Development Company limited: the… ***
*** Aviation Ephemera, huge collection,-80s, from a member of the Aviation historical Society of Australia, with brochures, timetables, ephemera, luggage labels, tickets, stickers/decals, menus, postcards (c80), badges; air pageant and dir show programmes;… ***
*** British Airways (1:50 scale) Concorde, circa 1970s, model by Space Models, includes stand and custom made box, 125 cm long, 53 cm wingspan ***
*** Amy Johnson: silver gelatin photograph (25 x 30 cm) depicting Johnson in the cockpit of her 'roplane, c1930; signed in pen at lower right. Also, 2 press photographs (8 x 13 cm each), mounted together; one annotated 'Amy Johnson Darwin', the other 'Same',… ***
*** World War I mahogany propeller: Genuine Sopwith Camel 2.59m mahogany propeller, manufactured by the Air Board (later the Air Ministry). Used on the 130HP Clerget rotary engine. Very few propellers from this well known British fighter remain in existence… ***
*** Gulf Air (1:24 scale) Lockheed L-1011 Tristar, circa 1970, model by Scalecraft New Zealand, 220 cm long, 200 cm wingspan, Note: Stand not included. Model comes with ceiling mounts in the top of the fuselage ***
*** The loss of the, Stella Australis, - Charles Ulm & crew - December 1934. A folio of 21 original press photographs (various sizes), and 3 original hand-drawn maps (as published), all from the, San Francisco Examiner, archives. The photos show Ulm and his… ***
*** TAA 727-200, 1/50 scale, Scalecraft fibreglass resin model, 94 cm. Length, 65 cm wingspan ***
*** Aviation: Air India (1:25 scale) Airbus A300 B4, circa 1981, on chrome stand, 220 cm long, 205 cm wingspan ***
*** Aviation: Emirates (1:50 scale) Airbus A380, 800, on chrome stand, 140 cm long, 175 cm wingspan, Emirates introduced the A380 on its' Australian routes in 2009. ***
*** The last flight of the, Southern cross, . Another example of the envelopes flown and fully signed by all on board the, Southern cross, . This envelope is numbered, 43, and bears the very scarce Imperforate form of the round-the-world route map vignette. ***
*** Apollo Astronauts: Display 'Apollo - The Lunar Landings' comprising photographs signed by Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11), Alan Bean (Apollo 12), Edgar Mitchell (Apollo 14), Dave Scott (Apollo 15), Charles Duke (Apollo 16), Eugene Cernan (Apollo 17), window… ***
*** RAAF chrome aeroplane desk ornament on marble base with gilt metal decoration, circa 1940s, 28 cm high, 34 cm wingspan ***
*** Pan American Airlines: a collection of photographs from the pan-Am photographic library, depicting many of the various aircraft employed by the Company during its' heydays, 1927 to the late 1950s. Various sizes but mainly 20 x 25 cm. (27) ***
*** Charles Kingsford Smith photos: a folder containing press photos and others, mainly featuring Cks but also his wife, Mary, the, Southern cross, the, lady Southern cross, other aviators, etc. (20+ items). ***
*** The last flight of the, Southern cross, . 18th July 1935 special envelope carried aboard the, Southern cross, on its' flight from mascot to Richmond. The envelope is numbered, 16, and has been signed by everyone on board: Charles Kingsford Smith, Mary… ***
*** Australian Airlines 727-200, 1/50 scale, wooden handcrafted desktop model, 94 cm. Length, 60 cm wingspan ***
*** Hammond's first flight at Ascot Race Course, Sydney., 1911. Silver gelatin photograph, 31.4 x 25.8 cm. Silvering and creases overall, repaired tears to corner of image, chips to edges. Nevertheless, a very rare contemporary image. Photographer unknown ***
*** Frank Hurley (Australian, 1885-1962) 'The Spirit of Australia at Richmond, C1928'. Silver gelatin photograph, captioned, photographer and publishing annotations in pencil and ink in various hands verso, 17.9 x 24.1 cm. Old fold with cracking to upper… ***
*** A.F.C. (Australian flying Corp) Sopwith camel, series E1059, black and white albumen photograph of a World War I aeroplane, housed in original oak frame, 29 x 36 cm, 40 x 48 cm overall ***
*** 1910-39 collection of cigarette and trade cards in 2 albums, noted 1910 Wills 'Aviation' (68/85); 1915 Lambert and Butler 'Aviation' (25); 1933 Robertson and Woodcock 'British Aviation Series' (50); 1934 R.andJ.Hill 'Aviation Series' (25); 1937 Lambert… ***
*** Ansett 747-300, 1/100 scale Scalecraft model, 70 cm. Length, 60 cm wingspan ***
*** Boomaroo 'Qantas' tractor and luggage trailer, 50 cm long ***
*** Concorde, solid plastic scale model in Qantas livery, length 61 cm, wingspan 26 cm, made by Space Models, England, on metal display stand. Fair/Good condition (minor fault to wingtip). This particular model was presented to Sir Robert Cotton, Minister for… ***
*** Aviation: Royal Brunei Boeing (1:40 scale) 767, 300, on chrome stand, 140 cm long, 122 cm wingspan, Royal Brunei began flying to Australia in 1983, with Darwin its principal destination. Perth was added in 1990 and Brisbane in 1994. ***
*** 'Aero club of N.S.W, Speed Contest. 20.7.35. Advance Gde. 1st E. A. Rushbrooke' sterling silver plaque affixed to the front of an attractive trophy presented by the Aero club of New South Wales, 8 cm high overall ***
*** Charles Ulm & his 1928 Flights: three original press photographs associated with the May/June 1928 Trans-Pacific flight with Kingsford Smith, one endorsed, Mrs Ulm sees the plane arriving at Sydney, and dated July 12, 1928; also, a charming press photo… ***
*** Charles Kingsford Smith (1897-1935) & Charles Ulm (1898-1934) original pen signatures on a June 1928 printed note, expressing their gratitude for the support they had received 'On the completion of the Trans-Pacific flight of the Southern cross from… ***
*** [Pioneer Aviation - Sir Ross MacPherson Smith], an archive of material including a printed fan for the 'Aerial flight, England to Australia, 1919' (lacking the stick); an invitation to a lecture at Adelaide town hall May 3rd 1920; an original 'The Sir… ***
*** Charles Kingsford Smith: 1930 (Oct.25) letter from Kingsford Smith to Ann Bernard, with its original envelope, mentioning his (record) 'Flight From England', how 'Fiji Is Becoming Initiated Into the World of Aviation', and giving regards to Jimmy Mullins,… ***
*** Sir Charles Kingsford Smith (1897 - 1935): a group of photographs (including one signed) and an envelope carried aboard the 'Southern Cross' on the April 1931 flight from Australia to England - signed by Kingsford Smith and his co-pilot G.U. 'Scotty'… ***
*** Charles Kingsford Smith pen autograph on an envelope carried by him on the 18th July 1935 Last Flight of the 'Southern Cross' from Sydney to Richmond. ***
*** The loss of Charles Kingsford Smith & Tommy Pethybridge: a scrapbook containing many newspaper cuttings regarding their flight from England to Australia, during which they hoped to break the speed record established by Scott & Campbell-Black a year… ***
*** Qantas L-1049G Super Constellation, 1/100 scale, desktop model in original livery Vh-Eao, 45 cm. Length, 49 cm wingspan. Missing props ***
*** Oakland Airport & the 1928 Trans-Pacific flight: original associated press photo of James Warner (radio operator) & Charles Ulm (relief pilot) titled, a minute to Go, at Oakland Airport while Kingsford Smith was warming up the engines of the Southern… ***
*** Star Alliance Airbus A340, 1/100 scale, Scalecraft (Us limited edition) desktop model, 64 cm. Length, 60 cm wingspan ***
*** Pioneer Aviation: 'The first aeroplane voyage from England to Australia by Sir Ross Smith, K.B.E.....With Aeroviews by Capt. Frank Hurley.' (New South Wales edition) with 27 full-page views. (Angas & Robertson, Sydney, 1920). ***
*** Cigarette cards: a substantial collection of Australian and English issued cigarette and trade cards; early 20th century, with much military themed, wildlife, early aviation, historic events, maps, personalities, etc. (many 100s). ***
*** Gauges, clocks and instruments including Jaeger car clock and two aviation altitude gauges, 20th century, Jaeger clock 9.5 cm high ***
*** Tai (Transport 'riens Intercontinentaux): Collection with metal model of Douglas DC-4 (length 69 cm, wingspan 77 cm, paint faded); Tai fl ag (some wear & moth-holes though scarce in Australia); cabin bag; tie pin & key-rings (2). Also Air France Concorde… ***
*** The London to Melbourne, MacRobertson Centenary Air Race 1934, porcelain hanging plaque by Koninklyk Goedewaagen Gouda (and numbered '183' on reverse), 18.5 cm diameter; depicting a stork (Uiver in Dutch) carrying passengers and mail over the route from… ***
*** The MacROBERTSON air race from England to Australia, October 1934: an album containing a collection of original photographs of different sizes, the largest being 19.5 x 31 cm. Subjects include C.W.A. Scott & T. Campbell black (the winning pilots), the… ***
*** Aviation memorabilia: photographs, postcards, documents, letters and printed, ephemera contained in 10 folders. Folder titles include, Wagga 1942, World War II RAAF, Helicopter. Shell Co. C.L.S. Douglas, Stinson Envoy, Percival Gull, World War II plane… ***
*** Concorde: a duplicated range of 1966-71 original photographs from Rolls Royce (re the Olympus 593 Mk 602 engine), the pilots, the final assembly of the 2nd and 4th Concorde production aircraft at Bac's Filton, Bristol factory, the 1st and 3rd Concorde… ***
*** Charles Kingsford Smith (1897-1935, Australia's most famous aviator), two nice signatures on Commercial Hotel Whangarei letterhead ***
*** Qantas vintage painted timber wheel chock, mid 20th century, 48 cm wide ***
*** A chrome aeroplane desk ornament on green Bakelite stand, circa 1940s, 12 cm high, 14 cm wingspan ***
*** Aviation sheet music, noted 'Smithy' (2) ; 'Hustling Hinkler'; 'Kingsford Smith - Aussie's Proud of You'; 'Hats off to Our Airmen (A song and toast to Kingsford Smitha Nd His Comrades) '; 'The Lone-girl Flyer (Dedicated to Miss Amy Johnson) '; 'Amy'. (7… ***
*** Qantas Boeing 707 V-jet, 1/100 scale, fibreglass resin handmade desktop model, 64 cm. Length, 59 cm wingspan ***
*** Aviation: 'Sir Ross Smith & Party Great England To Australia Flight. Left England Nov. 12th 1919. Arrived Australia Dec. 10th 1919. Aeroplane Flying Over Sydney. 14th Feb. 1920', panoramic photograph, framed and mounted in card with caption, 13.5 x 84 cm ***
*** A letter from Kingsford Smith: October 25 1930 to Ann Bernard, with its original envelope, mentioning his (record) 'Flight from England', how 'Fiji is Becoming Initiated into the world of Aviation'and Giving Regards to Jimmy Mullins, Nicely signed ***
*** The Crash of the Airlines of Australia Stinson on Lamington Plateau, February 1937: a folder containing original photographs, some research material, a cockpit photo and an original, Pre-Announcement of the 1936 Stinson Multi-Purpose Reliant, from the… ***
*** A substantial accumulation of scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, correspondence, original photographs, research notes, etc. Rather untidily stored, so a wonderful opportunity for the student of early aviation in Australia and overseas. Mixed condition.… ***
*** A chrome aeroplane desk ornament, mid 20th century, 12 cm high, 14 cm long ***
*** Qantas Empire Airways pilot badge, gilt wings with blue enamel, made by Angus & Coote, circa 1935, 8 cm long. ***
*** Qantas Airways vintage carry on luggage bag, mid 20th century, 44 cm wide ***
*** Concorde: a duplicated range of original photographs comprising, Concorde 01, the first pre-production aircraft, on a test flight from its base at Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, (4);, Concorde 002 over England on a test flight from its base at… ***
*** Aviation sheet music: 'Amelia Earhart's Last Flight' 1939; 'Hustling Hinkler' c1927; plus two dedicated to Miss Amy Johnson 'Johnnie (Our 'roplane Girl)' and 'Johnnie's in Town' (both copyright 1930). (4 items) ***
*** TAA Airbus A300, with registration Vh-TAA, circa 1/100 scale, length 54 cm, 47 cm wingspan. (The first of four Airbus Industrie A300 aircraft to be purchased by TAA, it entered service in 1981). ***
*** Qantas & Ansett group of four vintage carry-on luggage bags ***
*** Aviation: 'London to Melbourne, October 1934' Dutch porcelain plate by Gouda bearing the translated inscription '19877km, 18 Landings, 90 hours and 17 Minutes', signed 'No. 265, Koninklijk Goedewaagen Gouda', 18.5 cm diameter ***
*** A chrome aeroplane ornament mounted on blue glass circular panel, circa 1940s, 31 cm diameter ***
*** Aviation: Qantas Boeing 767-300, circa 1/100 scale, length 56 cm, 48 cm wingspan. Together with two framed aviation prints. (3 items) ***
*** TAA memorabilia: TAA Hostess cap with bullion badge; TAA Air Hostess wing badge; TAA 10-year service badge; pair of epaulettes; TAA bullion cap badges (3) ; TAA uniform buttons; Air Hostess log books (2) dating from 1951-62; plus 1949 Student Pilot… ***
*** Two World War II period chrome aeroplane ashtray ornaments with Australian map bases, the bases 16 cm wide ***
*** 1972-73 Australian Tour to West Indies: Qantas travel bag, red with white piping, printed on each side 'Australian Cricket Tour - West Indies 1973/ Australia's Round the World Airline, Qantas Airways'. Also adidas travel bag, printed on each side 'Rest of… ***
*** TAA (Trans Australia Airlines) 'The Nation's jet Line' vintage travel bag, mid 20th century, 28 cm wide ***
*** Pioneer Aviation: 'The First Aeroplane Voyage from England to Australia by Sir Ross Smith, K.B.E, - With Aeroviews by Capt. Frank Hurley.' [New South Wales Edition] with 27 full-page views. [Angas & Robertson, Sydney, 1920]. ***
*** 'Taa Presents - Australia Today': c1950s displays with large colour photographs with hand-drawn titles - 'Adelaide' & 'Hobart', both framed & glazed, each overall 99 x 81 cm. Fair/Good condition. (2 items) ***
*** Spitfire Art Deco aeroplane desk ornament, circa 1940s, 15 cm high ***
*** A brass aeroplane ornament on timber stand, circa 1940, 22 cm wing span ***
*** The Bristol aeroplane Comapny: a collection of original photographs of some of their aircraft, including the Scout, the bulldog, the Blenheim, the Brigand, the Buckingham, the bullet, the Beaufighter, the Bristol type 138A, the Badminton, the Bristol type… ***
*** Aviation sheet music: 'The 'rial post, Descriptive Fantasia'. 'roplane pictured on cover. Cover the remaining pages fair. Pilot Gustav Hamel. 27 x 36 cm ***
*** 'C. Kingsford Smith / Southern Cross' fine original pen signature together with the name of Smithy's famous aeroplane, on a piece, overall 7.5 x 11 cm. ***
*** Vintage chrome aeroplane ornament inscribed 'With Compliments of Hindustan Aircraft P. Ltd. Bangalore, India' 16 cm high, 18 cm wingspan ***
*** Aviation: a group of books including 'Qantas at War' by Fysh (1968), 'Taming the North' by Fysh (1933), 'The aeroplane in the great War' by Wade (1918), plus several other titles. (total: 8). ***
*** Kingsford Smith's record England - Australia solo flight: 4 October 1933 original Dutch press photo with affixed details: Sir Charles Kingsford Smith studying a map of the route he will take before leaving Heston Aerodrome today. The plane was a Percival… ***
*** Australian National Airways metal propeller mounted on 26 x 8 cm wooden block, c. 1940s. ***
*** 1980s commemorative items: Charles Kingsford-Smith belt buckle, 50 years Amy Johnson flight badge, 50 years H. Bonney solo flight plaque, and 50 years MacRobertson Centenary air race piece. (4 items) ***
*** A vintage aviation leather cap, mid 20th century ***
*** Illustratir the, sun, - Telegraph, Airways exhibition, February 1935 at the Sun-Telegraph building, Sydney: a complete original catalogue for this important exhibition, 24pp + covers. The exhibition featured, a collection of photographs and exhibits… ***
*** [Sheet Music], 'Hats off to our Airmen' - A Song and Toast to Kingsford Smith and his Comrades.', Words by Cliff O'Keeffe; Music by Harry Grunden. Published by J. Albert & Sons, 1928. Written and released in 1928, following the first successful crossing… ***
*** C.1921 Shaw Ross engineering and Aviation Company Melbourne flight ticket (framed), together with "The Fulmar I and Fulmar II Aeroplanes Pilot's Notes" original booklet. (2 items) ***
*** Charles Kingsford Smith: 21 March 1934 letter from Christchurch addressed to a correspondent in Invercargill; typed, but signed by Kingsford Smith, in which he explains that he did not carry mail on his flight between those two cities. ***
*** Ansett Posters: c1982-2000 collection of travel, advertising & Sydney 2000 Olympics posters, diverse range, appear to be all different. Size varies, though majority normal poster size of about 69 x 99 cm. Most on paper, though 8 on thick card. Condition… ***
*** Autographs: Qantas Captains Club menus (13) with signatures including Gough Whitlam, John Farnham, Paul Hogan, Joan Sutherland, Rolf Harris, Michael Parkinson, Ivan Lendl, Wendy Turnbull, Paul McNamee, Grant Kenny, Jonathon Coleman. Also theatre… ***
*** Bennett-Bremner, E. 'Front-Line Airline - The War Story, of Qantas Empire Airways Limited', [Sydney : Angus & Robertson] 1944, 1st ed. with (defective) dust jacket;, 193pp + photo plates. ***
*** An accumulation of early magazines and periodicals including, the aeroplane, (issues between 1934 and 1954), air pictorial and air reserve Gazette, (issues between 1956 and 1961), plus others. Mixed condition. ***
*** 'A personal narrative of the first aerial voyage half around the world - from London to Australia by Aeroplane' by Sir Ross Smith, with 85 illustrations, being virtually the entire March 1921 edition of 'The National Geographic Magazine' [Vol. Xxxix, No… ***