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An emblematic instrument

Surprising though it may seem, here's a piece that was assembled on a reconnaissance aircraft that flew many air forces : Republic RF-84F.

This is the gun sight Republic N-9, whose origin dates back to World War II. Initially, this instrument was the trademark of many airplanes of that era (P-51B, first P-51D, P-47, P-38F and P-38 J, P-63 et A-26).

At the end of the conflict, this type of collimator was refurbished and partially modified to fit the first jets such as F-86 and RF-84F. The body of the instrument was mainly preserved but the sighting head was changed. Thus, on this second version of N-9 there are neither the bumper nor the ball of the original version.

The reconditioning of parts is also attested by two distinct contradictory references listed on the gun sight:
- Firstly, the serial number molded on the body of the instrument (44G12337) that indicates the year of manufacture: 1944;
- Secondly, the date molded on the head sighting: January 1959

The piece is in good condition, except for some missing parts of the reflector (visible in photos). This is undoubtedly a rare item, an icon of fighter planes of the Second World War or the first jets !

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Republic N-9 gun sight (circa 1959)
Price : Euros 500 (Currency assistant)

Here is an item that will certainly enchant enthusiasts of aviation history and collectors of aviation memorabilia. This genuine car mascot is being displayed today as a trophy in memory of two famous French pilots of the late 20's.
Charles Nungesser and François Coli disappeared while attempting to cross the Atlantic aboard "L'Oiseau Blanc" after leaving Le Bourget on the 8th of 1927.

The identity of the two pilots is unquestionable. With their profiles faithfully reproduced, François Coli is easily identifiable by the blindfold on his right eye. This aircraft piece/aviation item reminds of the monument dedicated to the French pilots at Etretat (they were flying over before starting their journey). This monument was destroyed by the German troops in 1942 and there is little to be seen today. At the same time, this unique piece is comparable to the later work placed on the facade of the Museum of Etretat.

It is a great achievement, both fine and elegant, in memory of two of our French pioneers and heroes of aviation.

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Nungesser and Coli Trophy/car mascot (c. 1930)
Size : height 21 cm (8" 1/4), base length 16 cm (6" 5/16)
Price : Sold

Beside those who dedicated their passion to an aircraft in particular, collectors of aviation items are often guided in their choice by two main criteria: the interest of the part in question and the certainty of its origin.

Actually, the most important is not to get a part of a plane, but to get a certain part of ''that'' plane. The more visible and recognizable the part, the more attractive, everything else is just a matter of taste and interest.

Here are a couple of items that meet these two criteria and more !


These are two front landing gear doors of a McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series aircraft. Their unique shape helps identifying them quite easily and no one could doubt or even question their origin.


However, these items help not only to identify the type of aircraft but also to determine exactly - which is not often the case - which aircraft they were fitted to. They belong to the MD-81, N804ME, which flew under the banner of several U.S. companies including those of Midwest Airlines. We are fortunate enough to have got a great shot of the aircraft with these front landing gear doors taken in October 2005 on the tarmac of the Montreal airport (Photographer : Mathieu Pouliot, Airliners.net, McDonnell Douglas MD-81 (DC-9-81) Midwest Airlines, Montréal - Pierre Elliott Trudeau international).

To get the parts and the photo at the same time, it's such a one-off !

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Midwest Airlines MD-81 (N804ME) front landing gear doors
Size : 57 cm x 33 cm (22" 7/16 x 13")
Price : Euros 750 (Currency assistant)

Here is a part that will put an end to these successive and rather unusual presentations of seats of the past weeks. It is not an ejection seat, but a fixed one, the navigator seat model Breguet Alizé.

It is in very good condition - no dents or scratches – and has quite an original shape with only three legs (the fourth being mobile).

L'ensemble de l'assise peut être inclinée à l'aide de la manivelle présente à l'avant du siège. Par ailleurs, sous réserve d'une fixation adequat de l'ensemble des pieds, le fauteuil peut également basculer vers l'avant. Les pieds sont actuellement fixés sur une simple planche et il ne fait pas de doute qu'un socle en métal serait de nature à parfaire la vocation décorative de cette pièce peu commune.

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Siège navigateur de Bréguet Alizé - Prix : 650 euros (Currency assistant)

Sometimes one asks oneself whether an object is for decoration, a collection, or even both…but this time there is no need for hesitation!  This is a fragment from a side panel from the cabin of a Jaguar on which a rather good “Sylvester the cat” (from Looney Tunes) is painted – in a “nose art” style, something that has been around for a while.The irregular cut and randomness of the piece* as well as the layout and the graphic inscriptions make it a very decorative piece. Note that it has not been spoilt since on the cabin side one can still see the original colour as well as a number of orders.It is not too great a size and its lightness (it has a honeycomb structure) means that it could be shown off on a wall…which the women will love!

* It is not at all a piece as a result of a crash

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Fragment from a Jaguar with nose art
Price : Sold

In memory of French heroes and pioneers

Here is an item that will certainly enchant enthusiasts of aviation history and collectors of aviation memorabilia. This genuine car mascot is being displayed today as a trophy in memory of two famous French pilots of the late 20's.
Charles Nungesser and François Coli disappeared while attempting to cross the Atlantic aboard "L'Oiseau Blanc" after leaving Le Bourget on the 8th of 1927.

The identity of the two pilots is unquestionable. With their profiles faithfully reproduced, François Coli is easily identifiable by the blindfold on his right eye. This aircraft piece/aviation item reminds of the monument dedicated to the French pilots at Etretat (they were flying over before starting their journey). This monument was destroyed by the German troops in 1942 and there is little to be seen today. At the same time, this unique piece is comparable to the later work placed on the facade of the Museum of Etretat.

It is a great achievement, both fine and elegant, in memory of two of our French pioneers and heroes of aviation.

__________

Nungesser and Coli Trophy/car mascot (c. 1930)
Size : height 21 cm (8" 1/4), base length 16 cm (6" 5/16)
Price : Sold

Beside those who dedicated their passion to an aircraft in particular, collectors of aviation items are often guided in their choice by two main criteria: the interest of the part in question and the certainty of its origin.

Actually, the most important is not to get a part of a plane, but to get a certain part of ''that'' plane. The more visible and recognizable the part, the more attractive, everything else is just a matter of taste and interest.

Here are a couple of items that meet these two criteria and more !


These are two front landing gear doors of a McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series aircraft. Their unique shape helps identifying them quite easily and no one could doubt or even question their origin.


However, these items help not only to identify the type of aircraft but also to determine exactly - which is not often the case - which aircraft they were fitted to. They belong to the MD-81, N804ME, which flew under the banner of several U.S. companies including those of Midwest Airlines. We are fortunate enough to have got a great shot of the aircraft with these front landing gear doors taken in October 2005 on the tarmac of the Montreal airport (Photographer : Mathieu Pouliot, Airliners.net, McDonnell Douglas MD-81 (DC-9-81) Midwest Airlines, Montréal - Pierre Elliott Trudeau international).

To get the parts and the photo at the same time, it's such a one-off !

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Midwest Airlines MD-81 (N804ME) front landing gear doors
Size : 57 cm x 33 cm (22" 7/16 x 13")
Price : Euros 750 (Currency assistant)

Here is a part that will put an end to these successive and rather unusual presentations of seats of the past weeks. It is not an ejection seat, but a fixed one, the navigator seat model Breguet Alizé.

It is in very good condition - no dents or scratches – and has quite an original shape with only three legs (the fourth being mobile).

L'ensemble de l'assise peut être inclinée à l'aide de la manivelle présente à l'avant du siège. Par ailleurs, sous réserve d'une fixation adequat de l'ensemble des pieds, le fauteuil peut également basculer vers l'avant. Les pieds sont actuellement fixés sur une simple planche et il ne fait pas de doute qu'un socle en métal serait de nature à parfaire la vocation décorative de cette pièce peu commune.

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Siège navigateur de Bréguet Alizé - Prix : 650 euros (Currency assistant)

Sometimes one asks oneself whether an object is for decoration, a collection, or even both…but this time there is no need for hesitation!  This is a fragment from a side panel from the cabin of a Jaguar on which a rather good “Sylvester the cat” (from Looney Tunes) is painted – in a “nose art” style, something that has been around for a while.The irregular cut and randomness of the piece* as well as the layout and the graphic inscriptions make it a very decorative piece. Note that it has not been spoilt since on the cabin side one can still see the original colour as well as a number of orders.It is not too great a size and its lightness (it has a honeycomb structure) means that it could be shown off on a wall…which the women will love!

* It is not at all a piece as a result of a crash

__________

Fragment from a Jaguar with nose art
Price : Sold

Certfied origin

Beside those who dedicated their passion to an aircraft in particular, collectors of aviation items are often guided in their choice by two main criteria: the interest of the part in question and the certainty of its origin.

Actually, the most important is not to get a part of a plane, but to get a certain part of ''that'' plane. The more visible and recognizable the part, the more attractive, everything else is just a matter of taste and interest.

Here are a couple of items that meet these two criteria and more !


These are two front landing gear doors of a McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series aircraft. Their unique shape helps identifying them quite easily and no one could doubt or even question their origin.


However, these items help not only to identify the type of aircraft but also to determine exactly - which is not often the case - which aircraft they were fitted to. They belong to the MD-81, N804ME, which flew under the banner of several U.S. companies including those of Midwest Airlines. We are fortunate enough to have got a great shot of the aircraft with these front landing gear doors taken in October 2005 on the tarmac of the Montreal airport (Photographer : Mathieu Pouliot, Airliners.net, McDonnell Douglas MD-81 (DC-9-81) Midwest Airlines, Montréal - Pierre Elliott Trudeau international).

To get the parts and the photo at the same time, it's such a one-off !

__________

Midwest Airlines MD-81 (N804ME) front landing gear doors
Size : 57 cm x 33 cm (22" 7/16 x 13")
Price : Euros 750 (Currency assistant)

Here is a part that will put an end to these successive and rather unusual presentations of seats of the past weeks. It is not an ejection seat, but a fixed one, the navigator seat model Breguet Alizé.

It is in very good condition - no dents or scratches – and has quite an original shape with only three legs (the fourth being mobile).

L'ensemble de l'assise peut être inclinée à l'aide de la manivelle présente à l'avant du siège. Par ailleurs, sous réserve d'une fixation adequat de l'ensemble des pieds, le fauteuil peut également basculer vers l'avant. Les pieds sont actuellement fixés sur une simple planche et il ne fait pas de doute qu'un socle en métal serait de nature à parfaire la vocation décorative de cette pièce peu commune.

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Siège navigateur de Bréguet Alizé - Prix : 650 euros (Currency assistant)

Sometimes one asks oneself whether an object is for decoration, a collection, or even both…but this time there is no need for hesitation!  This is a fragment from a side panel from the cabin of a Jaguar on which a rather good “Sylvester the cat” (from Looney Tunes) is painted – in a “nose art” style, something that has been around for a while.The irregular cut and randomness of the piece* as well as the layout and the graphic inscriptions make it a very decorative piece. Note that it has not been spoilt since on the cabin side one can still see the original colour as well as a number of orders.It is not too great a size and its lightness (it has a honeycomb structure) means that it could be shown off on a wall…which the women will love!

* It is not at all a piece as a result of a crash

__________

Fragment from a Jaguar with nose art
Price : Sold

An Original seat

Here is a part that will put an end to these successive and rather unusual presentations of seats of the past weeks. It is not an ejection seat, but a fixed one, the navigator seat model Breguet Alizé.

It is in very good condition - no dents or scratches – and has quite an original shape with only three legs (the fourth being mobile).

L'ensemble de l'assise peut être inclinée à l'aide de la manivelle présente à l'avant du siège. Par ailleurs, sous réserve d'une fixation adequat de l'ensemble des pieds, le fauteuil peut également basculer vers l'avant. Les pieds sont actuellement fixés sur une simple planche et il ne fait pas de doute qu'un socle en métal serait de nature à parfaire la vocation décorative de cette pièce peu commune.

________

Siège navigateur de Bréguet Alizé - Prix : 650 euros (Currency assistant)

Sometimes one asks oneself whether an object is for decoration, a collection, or even both…but this time there is no need for hesitation!  This is a fragment from a side panel from the cabin of a Jaguar on which a rather good “Sylvester the cat” (from Looney Tunes) is painted – in a “nose art” style, something that has been around for a while.The irregular cut and randomness of the piece* as well as the layout and the graphic inscriptions make it a very decorative piece. Note that it has not been spoilt since on the cabin side one can still see the original colour as well as a number of orders.It is not too great a size and its lightness (it has a honeycomb structure) means that it could be shown off on a wall…which the women will love!

* It is not at all a piece as a result of a crash

__________

Fragment from a Jaguar with nose art
Price : Sold

Fragment from a Jaguar

Sometimes one asks oneself whether an object is for decoration, a collection, or even both…but this time there is no need for hesitation!  This is a fragment from a side panel from the cabin of a Jaguar on which a rather good “Sylvester the cat” (from Looney Tunes) is painted – in a “nose art” style, something that has been around for a while.The irregular cut and randomness of the piece* as well as the layout and the graphic inscriptions make it a very decorative piece. Note that it has not been spoilt since on the cabin side one can still see the original colour as well as a number of orders.It is not too great a size and its lightness (it has a honeycomb structure) means that it could be shown off on a wall…which the women will love!

* It is not at all a piece as a result of a crash

__________

Fragment from a Jaguar with nose art
Price : Sold