May 25th, 2013 African Liberation Day May 26th, 2013 Trinity Sunday May 27th, 2013 Jefferson Davis Birthday May 27th, 2013 Memorial Day May 29th, 2013 International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers May 30th, 2013 Corpus Christi May 31st, 2013 World No Tobacco Day June 1st, 2013 Statehood Day June 3rd, 2013 Jefferson Davis Birthday June 4th, 2013 World Day for Child Victims of Aggression June 5th, 2013 World Environment Day June 6th, 2013 Isra and Mi'raj June 8th, 2013 World Oceans Day June 11th, 2013 Kamehameha Day June 12th, 2013 World Day Against Child Labour June 14th, 2013 World Blood Donor Day June 14th, 2013 Flag Day June 16th, 2013 Father's Day June 17th, 2013 Bunker Hill Day June 17th, 2013 World Day to Combat Desertification June 19th, 2013 Juneteenth June 20th, 2013 World Refugee Day June 20th, 2013 West Virginia Day June 21st, 2013 June Solstice June 23rd, 2013 Public Service Day June 23rd, 2013 International Widows' Day
Rare Aero Co. Grouping 1911 Ww1 Mechanic Curtiss Biplane Uniform Photos Papers For Sale
1911 Aero Squadron Mechanic Flyer GroupingThis grouping was obtained from Mr. R.'s estate over 10 years ago. This is a very historic grouping from the early days of military aviation. This sort of group only comes up once or twice in a lifetime. According to his Honorable Discharge Mr. R, a mechanic by trade, joined the Signal Corps in 1911. This branch of service was the first to use flying machines in the history of American Military Aviation. Being a mechanic Mr. R. went to the aeronautical division to work on planes. According to his family he worked with both the Wrights and Mr. Curtiss on their first military air machines. According to the College Park Aviation Museum in Maryland Mr. R. was working on planes there in 1912. There is, on line, an article from 1912 in the New York times stating: AVIATORS ESCAPE DEATH IN FALL OF 100 FEET WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.- Lieutenant Harold Geiger and Corporal Mr.R. (they use full name) of the army aviation school narrowly escaped death today when their hydro- aeroplane fell into the Potomac river From a height of 100 feet. A sudden gust of wind disabled the wings. The two aviators were rescued by a launch. Neither was injured. From College Park Mr. R. ended up in San Diego where the photos of the Curtiss flyers were taken. From there he served with several other aviation units until his discharge in 1933. His family is certain that he became an enlisted pilot but there is no documentation to back it up. It is clear from the New York Times article that he did fly. First of all is the paperwork all xerox copies. There is a copy of his Honorable Discharge from 1918. There is a copy of his Honorable Discharge from 1920 and one from 1933. There is also a copy of a certificate from 1920 stating that Mr. R. was in the "Air Service, Aeronautics" There is a letter from the College Park Aviation Museum stating that Mr. R. served there in 1912 and where he probably went from there. The Discharges show Mr. R's Service from January, 1911 to 1933 in US military aviation. There are 5 real photo postcards from early aviation 1912. One is of Rex Smith's aeroplane at College Park, Md. showing his plane and the hangers. Smith's plane was used by the Signal Corps from time to time for training and experimentation.The next two are real photo postcards, most likely from 1912, showing Mr. R with the Curtiss flying machines. In one he is sitting in the flyer as if he were the pilot with tent hangers in the background. In the other he is sitting on a Curtiss flyer with 2 other men.There is a real photo postcard of Mr. R arm in arm with a buddy. The card is marked Aero.Co.There is another real photo postcard showing 7 planes (mostly Curtiss) in a row with pilots and ground crew. The first plane in the row, on left, has the propeller in the front of the plane.Lastly there is a photo of a DH- 4 probably from when Mr. R was in the Second Observation Squadron.All the photos are from the family and are originals not copies. Next we have Mr. R.'s uniform model 1902. Both the jacket and pants are ID'd to him. The jacket has his last name in the sleeve and the pants are stamped with his initials W.H.R. Both jacket and pants are in excellent condition. No holes, no mothing, no tears and very little if any wear. The only marking in the jacket is a 35 in the sleeve and name in other sleeve. The collar is marked United Shirt & Collar Co. Contract June 1, 1909, 15. The pants have a very faded maker mark and you can see 1909. They also have his initials.The visor hat is also in super condition showing no damage and little wear. The leather sweat band has a paper tag marked 7 for the size. Under the sweat band is a 1 cent stamp, contract 5/29/09, Susskind & Co. Also stamped "Phila. Depot, M. Schlesinger and CMIf you need more specific photos please let me know.When will you ever see a group like this again ? This will be the pride of any collection private or in a museum. offer with confidence all items are 100 % guaranteed to be period and not a reproduction.PAYMENTPay-pal is accepted. Shipments are only to Confirmed Addresses.When paying by an online payment service, your item will be shipped after your payment clears (electronic checks may take several days to clear).Payment is expected within 5 business days of sale end unless other arrangements have been made.I do charge California Sales tax of 8.25% to California Buyers.SHIPPINGI pack EXCEPTIONALLY well and charge only a flat shipping rate (within continental US)(Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska is more, please inquire). I generally use USPS with delivery confirmation unless cost precludes this method.If you have other shipping requests, please contact me.Combined shipping is available on multiple purchases, if items are purchased within the same day (or close proximity)and can be reasonably packaged together for shipping (e.g., in the same box or same number of boxes). If you are considering multiple purchases and still shopping, contact me know so that I can try to save costs by shipping items together, when possible.I make every attempt to ship as soon as possible once payment clears, generally 3-4 business days.Large, fragile, or multiple items may take slightly longer to pack and ship properly.If shipping is 'LESS' than quoted, I will refund the difference.INTERNATIONAL BUYERSPLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE PRIOR TO PURCHASEI ship via the US Postal Service (USPS) using Express or Priority service. When paying via Pay-Pal, items must be shipped with insurance, tracking, and signature required, only to the Pay-Pal verified address.International customers may be subject to import duties and taxes. These additional charges are not included in my billing invoiceand are fees for which you must assume responsibility.I mark all packages as goods (not gifts) with their true value to comply with customs practices.Payment Pay-pal is only accepted as payment. When paying by an online payment service, your item will be shipped after your payment clears.Payment is expected within 5 business days of purchase unless other arrangements have been made.REFUNDSMy primary goal is 100% customer satisfaction and excellent service. I do my best to provide a complete and accurate description of each item and to provide many different photographs to view the condition of each piece. In the event that an item is not as described or pictured, or there is an error in my listing,I will gladly provide a full refund upon receipt of the item. Please contact me concerning a return within 3 days of receipt of item.Item must be returned intact and in original condition and must be received within 14 days from the sale date.Return shipping charges are the buyers responsibility unless the item is being returned because it is found not to be as described. If it is returned for this reason, I will also refund shipping charges up to the amount of the original shipping charge.I leave response once it is confirmed after the item arrived safely.responseI am new to and am trying to follow the rules, treat customers like I would like to be treated...That being said, I would appreciate response from you after you have received your purchase.It only takes a couple seconds to send a 'thank you'.PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR PURCHASE 'BEFORE' YOU LEAVE responseSO WE CAN TRY AN RESOLVE ANY ISSUES.
