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Hank Myers' Wings, Patches, and ID Documents

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Transportation Start Price:1,150.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Hank Myers' Wings, Patches, and ID Documents
<B>Lt. Col. Henry Myers' Silver Wings, Patches, Nametag, Pilot's ID, and Souvenir Flag.</B></I> Interesting lot of personal items from the country's first presidential pilot, Lt. Col. Henry "Hank" T. Myers. Myers was the privileged son of wealthy entrepreneurs who developed an interest in flying as a young man. After completing his training, he spent a few years flying for American Airlines, then joined the Army Air Corps where he was recommended as pilot for President Franklin Roosevelt. Offered here are various items from Myers' personal memorabilia, including: two Army Air Corp wing patches, each embroidered with silver bullion thread; a 2.75" diameter embroidered Army Air Corp badge; an Air Transport Command patch embroidered with silver bullion thread; Myers' Army Air Corp pilot's ID and immunization card and the leather Air Corps wallet designed to hold these items; and a leather tag embossed with Myers' name. Also included here is a 7.5 x 10.25" Nationalist Chinese flag with embroidered Chinese message. These "Blood Chits" were sewn to the jackets of American pilots flying in the China-India-Burma Theater during World War II. The "chit" says (in Chinese), "I am an American pilot. Please help me back to friendly forces. You will be rewarded". Most items are in very good to fine condition; leather ID case shows heavy wear. A terrific archive of items relating to presidential air travel!<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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