301		"Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation," "DE. 1983. Specimen. Odd shs, common, blue. Vignette of woman with jets on either side. Gulfstream Aerospance was founded in 1958. The history of Gulfstream began in the 1950s, when the huge Grumman Corp. of New York, largely a manufacturer of military aircraft and parts, evolved an airplane for the use of big business as well as government. In 1959 the company unveiled the world's first business plane, the Gulfstream I. Two hundred of them sold quickly. When Grumman introduced the Gulfstream II in 1966, a record 256 of them were sold quickly at home and abroad. In 1978 Grumman sold off it's Gulfstream business to Allen Paulson. In 1982 Paulson took the company public. SC-USBC. XF." (Photo)	150-300
302		"Kansas City Municipal Airport Bond," "MO. 1958. Specimen. $1,000. Kansas City Municipal Airport Bond, 7th Issue, Series D. Blue border. Pioneer with rifle leading pack horse and wife on other horse, with ornate borders. Scarce aviaition related municipal bond. SCBNC. VF." (Photo)	125-250
303		"Kellett Aircraft Corp. Early Helicopter Pioneer," "DE. 1940's. Specimen. Odd shs, common, green. Eagle vignette. By the start of World War II, the Kellett Aircraft Corporaiton had established itself as a leading developer of rotorcraft for the U.S. military. The helicopter that Kellett designed was the XR-8 for the Army Airforce (AAF). The company competed with Sikorsky but due to engineering difficulties and a test pilot having been killed during a test of the XR-10 in 1949, the company soon failed after that. Rare stock certificate. Unique in archive. SBNC. XF." (Photo)	200-400
304		"Lear Jet Corporation," DE. 1960. Specimen. (Photo)	250-500
305		"McDonnell Aircraft Corporation," MD. 1950-60s. Specimen. 100 shs. Common Stock. Green. Allegorical Man & Woman in clouds. ABNC. XF. (Photo)	125-250
306		"Olson Aircraft Corporation," NC. 1964. Specimen. Odd shs. Common. Vignette of small single engine airplane. SCBC. VF with pencil and ink notations. (Photo)	125-250
307		"Philips-Brinton Company," "Kennett Square, PA. 191-. Specimen. Stock specimen. Vignette of shield with eagle, flanked by rearing horses. Odd shares, green border. Undertint vignette of winged globe company logo. Very possibly an early aviation related company. Unique in archive. SBNC. XF." (Photo)	125-250
308		"Piasecki Aircraft Corporation," PA. Specimen. < than 100 shs. blue. Eagle vignette. Common Stock. Rare early helicopter pioneer certificates. SCBNC. XF. (Photo)	100-200
309		Piasecki Aircraft Corporation "PA. Specimen. 2 different certificates. Both have eagle vignettes and are Common Stocks. 1). Odd shs, green. 2). 100 shs, red. Facsimile signature of Frank Piasecki as president. Frank Piasecki is one of the original inventors of the helicopter, the forerunner to today's CH-46 and CH-47 helicopter. After selling his original company to Boeing, Frank Piasecki left to form Piasecki Aircraft Corporation in 1955 to continue research and development of advanced Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) technologies. In recognition of Mr. Piasecki's contributions to the development of the U.S. helicopter industry. President Reagan in 1986 awarded Mr. Piasecki the country's highest technical honor, the National Medal of Technology. In March 2005, The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum awarded Mr. Piasecki its highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award Trophy for his distinguished career as a pioneer in helicopter design and development, and for his lifelong commitment to aerospace. Rare early helicopter pioneer certificates. SCBNC. XF." (Photo)	200-400
310		"Piedmont Aviation, Inc. Stock and Bond Collection" "NC. 1969-1987. Specimen. 5 different certificates. 1),2) Odd shs, red; 100 shs, Blue. Common Stocks. Logo with initials ""P"" and ""A"" in circle. 3) Odd shs, blue. Common Stock. Angel with wires and 2 globes on top and logo with initials on left. 4),5) $ odd. 6% bond due 2007, orange; $ odd, 11% bond due 2007, brown. Angel with wires and 2 globes on top and logo with initials on left. On July 2, 1940, Piedmont Aviation, Inc., was incorporated as an aircraft sales and service operation and the first North Carolina distributor for Piper and Stinson aricraft. On January 1,1948, Piedmont formed an airline division which began operating on February 20, 1948, between Wilmington, North Carolina, and Cincinnati, Ohio, flying three DC-3 aircraft. Today. In the mid 1980's it was acquired by US Air. Rare aviation certificates. SCBNC. XF." (Photo)	300-600
311		"Piedmont Aviation, Inc. Production Model, Specimen and Proof," "NC. 1979. 3 different certificates. 1) Unique approval model proof or mockup of $ odd, -% Convertible Registered Bond with blue border. Vignette of allegorical woman with wires and 2 globes. 2) Proof of the same certificate design in red printed on light brown paper without bond specifics. 3) Specimen stock for Odd shs of common stock with blue border used by production department and with archival notations. 4) Miscellaneous correspondence (6 items). SC-USBNC. Choice group." (Photo)	250-500
312		"Piper Aircraft Corporaiton," "PA. 1950-60. Specimen. 100 shs. common, blue. William T. Piper's career in aviation began in 1929 when he purchased a stake in Taylor Brothers Aircraft Corporation located in Bradford, PA. After several lean years due to the national depression the sale of aircraft began to pick up, but in March 1937a fire completely destroyed the factory. The company, now owned by Mr. Piper, relocated to Lock Haven, PA, purchased a much larger facility and changed the name to Piper Aircraft Corporation. To meet the increasing demand for light personal aircraft, Mr. Piper developed an assembly line production system which enabled the company to become America's foremost small plane manufacturer. FBC. XF." (Photo)	200-400
313		"Piper Aircraft Corporation," "PA. 1950-60. Specimen. (Photo)	200-400
314		"Rare Aviation Duo (2)," "NY. 1920-40's. Specimen. 1) New York City Airport, Inc., than 100 shs, vignette of airplane flying over airport, green. 2) National Aviation and Technology Corp. 100 shs. Vignette of 2 engined airplane flanked by allegorical figures, green. EAWBNC and SC-USBNC. XF." (Photo)	175-350
315		Republic Aviation Corporation Production Proofs "DE. 1961. 2 different certificates. Both have vignette of ""Thor"" with hammer being pulled in a chariot by 2 horses through the sky. 1) Proof of ""100 shs"", Common Stock with green border. Printed on light brown paper. 2) Proof of the vignette, title and text without border. Order form for certificate is also included. Aviation pioneer, Alexander Nikolaivich Prokofiev de Seversky, a Russian emigre to the United States after the Bolshevik revolution of 1917, founded Seversky Aircraft Corporation in 1931. On his first combat mission in Russia in 1915, he attacked a German destroyer but was shot down before he could drop his bombs. When his plane crashed, the bombs exploded, badly wounding Seversky, killing his observer and causing the loss of one of his leg below the knee. In July 1916, Seversky returned to combat duty and downed his first enemy plane three days later. Soon after that he quickly scored three more victories. He flew 57 sorties in all and shot down 13 German aircraft to become Russia's top naval ace during WWI. He developed the first gyroscopically stabilized bombsight in 1923 and also had a hand inventing in-flight refueling. Republic Aviation was established in 1939 when the board of directors of Seversky Aircraft ousted Alexander de Seversky as company president because of mounting losses and changed the company's name to Republic. After the war, Seversky was awarded the Medal of Merit by President Harry Truman for the contribution to the war effort and the adancement of U.S. military aviation. Fairchild acquired Republic in July 1965. Rare avaition certificates of company founded by avaition pioneer and flying ace Seversky. SCBNC. VF." (Photo)	300-600
316		"Rockwell International Corporation Unique Production Model, Specimen and Proof," "DE. 1973. 3 different certificates. 1) Unique approval model proof or mockup of $1,000, 4 7/8% Registered Bond Due 1987 with green border. Vignette of allegorical woman floating in spece with map of world behind her. 2) Proof of the same certificate design of $1,000 Registered Bond with green border printed on light brown paper without bond specifics. 3) Specimen bond for $1,000, 8.30% Registered Bond Due 1996 with green border used by production department with archival notations. 4) Miscellaneous correspondence (4 items). A major areo-space military aircraft manufacturer. One of five companies in the United States supplying the federal government with military aircraft fighters and bombers during the 1990's. North American Aviation, the predecessor of Rockwell International was organized by a New York financier name Clement Keys in the late 1920's. North American's major airlines included National Air Transport which was one of 45 aviation companies operated by Clement Keys. The list of companies also included the Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Company and Wright Engine. Curtiss was a successful manufacturer of such airplanes are the Condor and Wright manufactured some of the highest quality aircraft engines of the day. North American also owned Eastern Air Lines, the pioneer of air service along the eastern coast of the United States and Transcontinental Air Transport. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) contracted North American to build the three-passenger Apollo space capsule. On January 27, 1967, a flash fire swept through a manned Apollo capsule during a ground test. After the deaths of the 3 astronauts, the company suffered sever financial setbacks and was the prime target of a takeover. Rockwell-Standard made a $922 million bid for North American Aviation in March of 1967 that was eventually approved. Historic company that was played a mojor role in air and space as well as numerous other industries. Unique archival production file. Federated BNC. Choice group." (Photo)	400-800
317		"Ross Aviation, Incorporated" "DE. 1970. Specimen. 3 different certificates. All with vignette of 2 allegorical men flanking CAL's logo. 1). 100 shs. green. 2). > than 100 shs. brown. 3). Odd shs, blue. Ross Aviation is a subcontractor that operates airplane fleets for the government and corporate clients. Federated BNC. XF." (Photo)	150-300
318		"Sky Signs of America, Inc.," DE. 192-. Specimen. Eagle. Possibly a company that flew planes with advertising dragged behind them. SBNC. XF. (Photo)	125-250
319		"Stanley Aviation Corporation Stock Specimen," "NY. 1970's. Specimen common stock. Odd shares, green border. Eagle vignette. The Stanley Aviation Corporation was founded by Robert M. Stanley, an accomplished Navy test pilot. The company began operations in Buffalo, NY in 1948. In 1964, Stanley Aviation acquired the Gamah Corp of Santa Monica, CA, who designed and manufactured flexible 0-ring couplings and metal seal couplings for use in the aerospace filed. Gamah Corp's primary customers are the Douglas Aircraft Co and Boeing. Gamah metal seal couplings were also selected by NASA's Apollo program for use on the Lunar Excursion Module, which landed on the moon on July 16, 1969. Similar couplings made of refractory metals were selected for intercontinental ballistic missile programs. Robert M. Stanley's died in a plane crash on July 16, 1977 and was enshirned in the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1990. SCBNC. XF." (Photo)	150-300
320		"Textron Inc. Aviation and Aerospace Company.," "DE. 1985. Specimen. $ odd. 12 3/4% Registered bond due 2010. Olive green. Vignette of 2 allegorical men at Foot of women. Through its Bell Helicopter and Cessna subsidiaries, Textron remains an important United States aerospace manufacturer. Textron acquired Cessna Aircraft from General Dynamics for $605 million in early 1992. Some of the principal subsidiaries include Bell Helicopter Textron; Cessna Aircraft Company; Textron Automotive Company; Textron Fastening Systems; Textron Industrial Products; Textron Turf Care and Specialty Products. ABNC. XF." (Photo)	100-200
321		"Verville Aircraft Company," "DE. 1927. Specimen. Alfred Victor Verville was born on November 19, 1890 in Atlantic Mine, Michigan. His career as an aircraft designer and builder spanned nearly fifty years, during which his genius and vision enabled him to influence the advancement of aviation during its formative years. Verville joined Curtiss Airplane Company in 1914, and he aided in the design of many Curtiss planes, including the first ""Jenny"" training plane, and the Curtiss F Flying Boat. In 1915 he organized the General Airplane Company of Detroit, producing the Verville Flying Boat and the Verville Twin Float Pusher. After WWI broke out, Verville joined the U.S. Army Service. In 1920 the young engineer gained national prominence when his Verville-Packard Racer won the first Pulitzer Speed Classic Trophy. After touring Europe with Gereral Billy Mitchell to assess the development of aviation there, Verville was asked by General Mitchell to design an airplane for the Air Service entry in the 1922 National Air Races. Verville designed the Verville-Sperry Racer. This plane was one of the first airplanes with retractable landing gear. Though it did not win the race, with some adjustments, it flew away with the 1924 Pulitzer Speed Trophy. The true importance of the Racer design was recognized in 1961, when it was selected as one of the twelve most significant aircraft of all time. In 1925 he organized the Buhl-Aircraft Company, producing the Buhl-Verville Airster. In 1927 he organized the Verville Aircraft Company, producing the Verville Coach, AT Trainer, and YPT-10. He served as engineer and consultant with Douglas, Curtiss Wright, and Snead aircraft companies, and Drexel Aviation, and he contributed 16 years of service to the Federal government, primarily with the Bureau of Aeronautics, before retiring in 1961. Alfred Verville has been honored with ten Certificates or Letters of Commendations from the U.S. Armed Forces. He was a Honorary Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, and was named an Elder Statesman of Aviation in 1956. He held eight aeronautical patents. In 1985 a commemorative air amil postage stamp was issued in his honor. Historic and rare early aviation certificate. Born on November 16, 1890 in Atlantic Mine, Michigan. His career as an aircraft designer and builder spanned nearly fifty years, during which his genius and vision enabled him to influence the advancement of aviation during its formative years. SBNC. XF." (Photo)	300-600
322		"Windecker Research, Inc." "TX. 1970. Specimen. Odd shs, Common Stock, blue. Vignette of profile of ""The Windecker Eagle"" all composite airplane. The ""Windecker Eagle 1"" has the distinction of being the first all composite aircraft to receive FAA certification and its representative of pioneering work in the field of composite materials. The Eagle was the product of several years of experimentation by dentists Dr. Leo Windecker and his wife Dr. Fairfax Windecker, working with Dow Chemical Company in their quest to develop lightweight fiberglass reinforced plastic structures for aviation use. Facsimile signature of Leo Windecker. Very rare all composite airplane certificate. Federated BNC. XF." (Photo)	125-250
323		"Aerospace and Communication Certificates," "1960-1990's. Specimen. 4 different certificates. 1) Loral Space & Commnications Ltd. Odd shs, Common Stock, Blue. Allegorical man with rocket launcher. 2)-3) LTV Aerospace Corp. Odd shs, Common Stock, olive green; 100 shs, Common Stock, brown. Allegorical angel with scientific equipment and rockets. 4) Propulsion Data Corp. < than 100 shs, Common Stock, red. Jet like logo with company initials. Scarce aviation related group. ABNC. XF."	150-300
324		"Spacehab, Incorporated," "WA. 1984. Specimen. Odd shs, Common Stock, blue border. Undertint of Astronauts on space walk outside space shuttle undertint. Aerospace and aviation company. Red pencil numbers on top middle of vignette. Unique vignette. SCBNC. XF." (Photo)	125-250
325		"Aviation and Aerospace Proof Stocks (4)," "DE, NC, Bermuda. 1970-1990's. 1) Boeing Company. DE. Not More Than 100,000 Shares. Vignette of aviators and seaplane. 2) McDonnel Douglas Corporation. Odd shares. Vignette of ""man carving out his destiny"" with allegorical figure and starscape. 3) Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. NC. Odd shares. Vignette of allegorical woman with globe. Red border. 4) Loral Space & Communications Ltd. Bermuda. Odd shares. Vigentte of allegorical man with rocket. Pale blue border. All unique or only 2 present in archive. SC-USBNC, ABNC. VF-XF." (Photo)	200-400
326		"Military Aviation Group Boeing and Grumman," "NY. 1950-1980. Specimen. 3 different aviation certificates. 1). Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. < than 100 shs, common, blue. Mercury seated. The Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, later Grumman Aerospace Corporation, was a leading producer of military and civilian aircraft of the 20th century. 2). The Boeing Co., $100, 5 1/2% Convertible Registered Bond due 1991, red. Vignette of 3 allegorical figures. 3). Transnational Industries, Inc., Odd shs, Common Stock, blue. Jet fighter vignette. Transnational Industries, Inc. principal activities are to design, manufacture and integrate computer-controlled immersive visualization systems and domed projection screens. The Group manufactures astronomical simulation systems (planetariums), projection domes and other curved projection screens. The Group's principal customers are international and domestic museums and military defense contractors. Rare and interesting group. ABNC. XF." (Photo)	200-400
327		Air West and Hawaiian Airlines (HAL) group "DE and Hawaii. Specimen. 4 different aviation certificates. 1) HAL, Inc., Odd shs, Class A Preferred Stock, red. Vignette of red flower. Incorporated in Hawaii in 1982. 2,3,4) Air West, Inc. Common Stocks. Vignette of reclining woman with globe and jet flying by her left side. 1966. All are rare aviation certificates. ABNC. XF." (Photo)	250-500
328		"Alaska Airlines, Inc.," "Alaska. 1950-60's. Specimen. $ odd, 6 1/2% registered bond. Eagle vignette. The foundation of the airlines started in 1932, when Mac McGee started flying his three-seat Stinson between Anchorage and Bristol Bay, Alaska. A merger with Star Air Service in 1934 created the largest airline in Alaska. After several more mergers, the name was changed to Alaska Airlines. By the late 1940s, using surplus military aircraft, Alaska Airlines had branched into worldwide charter work, including the Berlin Airlift in 1948 and Operation Magic Carpet, the airlift of thousands of Yemenite Jews, to Israel in 1949. EAWBNC. XF." (Photo)	250-500
329		"Allegheny Airlines - U.S.Air, Inc. Transition Bonds" "DE. 1979. Specimen. 4 different 5 1/2% Registered Bonds, Due 1987. All have Allegheny Airlines Logo in red and black on top. All are overprinted in red ""Name Changed to US Air, Inc"". 1). $1000, brown. 2). $5000, olive green. 3). $10,000 , orange brown. 4). $ odd, red. In 1937, a glider pilot, Richard C. du Pont of the Delaware du Ponts, formed All American Aviation, Inc. When the United States became involved in World War II, du Pont went to work on the Army's glider program in California. Du Pont was killed in a glider crash in 1943. In 1953 the name was changed again to Allegheny Airlines. Due to its unreliable schedule and poor service it was knicknamed ""Agony Air"". In 1968 the company acquired Lake Central Airlines and in 1972 purchased Mohawk Airlines. Allegheny officially became USAir on October 28, 1979. Renamed U.S.Airways in 1997. Rare bond group. Never seen before. SCBNC. XF." (Photo)	200-400
330		"Allegheny Airlines - U.S.Air, Inc. Warrant trio" "DE. 1979-1996. Specimen. 3 different warrant certificates. No vignette. 2 certificates are overprinted in red ""Name Changed to US Air, Inc"" and one is overprinted ""The Name of this company is US Air Group, Inc"". Rare Allegheny Airlines - U.S. Air certificates. SCBNC. XF." (Photo)	150-300