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Aviation Trophy

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Aviation Trophy
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Silver-Plated Trophy, marked ''2nd Annual Hartford Aviation Meet, Nov. 10-11-1922'', 1st Prize, Accuracy in Landing, Won by Lt. C.E. Shankle'', with documentation, marked ''Made in U.S. America'' by Wilcox S.P. Co. Clarence ''Dutch'' Shankle (1893-1973) helped Billy Mitchell sink the German battleship ''Ostfriesland'' in 1921, proving aircraft superiority over naval vessels. His wife Joan was a race pilot and record setter as well. Condition is excellent showing small areas of light flaking to finish. Est.: $750-$1,000.