1960s Aviation Objects

A wonderful and rare painted cut-away model of a Canadair CL-44D4-1 in BOAC livery, mounted on original stand. Made for BOAC by Mastermodels Ltd of Feltham and presented, in about 1963, to a director of C.Claridge shipping agents who once commissioned the entire aircraft to transport a live whale (in a tank of water) from Miami to Manchester. The extraordinary aspect of the CL-44D4 was that the entire tail section hinged. It could be swung open using hydraulic actuators to load large items quickly, an inflatable seal at the hinge-break enabling cabin pressure to be maintained and eight hydraulic-operated locks assuring structural integrity whilst in flight. The tail could be opened from controls within the tail in 90 seconds and flight controls at the joint were maintained by a system of push pads. The CL-44D4 was the first large aircraft to be able to "swing" its tail and although innovative, only a small number were ever produced. As well as a live whale, the aircraft was used to transport fifteen Formula 1 cars to the 1963 American and Mexican Grands Prix...

A polished cast brass model of an S.2 Buccaneer jet, circa 1965. Mounted on newly made polished aluminium stand. Dimensions: 18cm/ 7⅛ inches (wingspan) x 26cm/ 10¼ inches (length) ...

Beautiful and Minimalist marble ashtray. This piece of decor is unique and rare. A promotional for China Airlines, this piece transports to another era of airlines around the world. ...

A fun toy airboat model ca' 1960's with charm and great character. Functionality untested, and sold strictly as a decorative object.

A rare 1960's large scale travel agent's cutaway model of a Vickers VC10 in BOAC livery and mounted on original stand. This type of model enabled passenge...

Bold 1960's terminal sign for Delta Airlines, with movable destination cards and numbers.

Stunning French 1960s Mid-Century airplane model desk accessory, paper clip. It is a small-scale airplane in chromed metal attached to a chrome plinth t...

A fantastic metal alloy model of a Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle III in Air France livery. First flight with Sud Aviation June 11 1960. Delivered to Air France June 18 1960. Air Fran...

A life magazine cover signed by apollo 11 astronaut and first man on the moon Neil Armstrong In 1969, Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong became the fir...

Double glazed 'Stadium' Mark 9-DG Goggles. A good pair of Stadium Motoring or Motorcycle goggles in the original Stadium cardboard box. The goggles in good condition with padded soft synthetic leather facemask and adjustable brow-bridge. The silver painted metal frames with split impact-resisting polycarbonate double lenses, the surround stamped 'Stadium, Made In England, Patent No. 1010573'. The elastic...

We offer this rare Mexican Folk Art handmade plane made totally in iron with great patina, circa 1960.

A rare scale model of the Lockheed L-2000 made for use in a wind-tunnel to assess aerodynamic characteristics, circa 1960. The model was made in brass which has developed a patina th...