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Sun Aug 16, 2009 6:55 am
this 1 will break some piggy banks!!!! up for auction is the following...
xf-11 control yoke 1 of the crown jewels of aviation history, estimated
to sell for between 40 k to 60 k.
u.s. marine master sergeant william l. durkin's official typed statement account of the crash of the xf-11 on 7/7/46 for authorities. he is the guy who rescued hughes from the crash.
a pass to the west hollywood "players" nightclub signed by preston sturges, 1 of hughes's business partners.
letter from sturges to durkin's commanding officer commending sgt. sturges bravery.
a letter from hughes to sturges on hughes aircraft letterhead paper expressing his gratitude, & offering him a job & $$$$ as a gesture of thanks.
monthly checks to sgt. durkin for services rendered
original pics of the plane at crash site.
go to swann galleries, a very high end / high profile auction house, at www. swanngalleries.com
this auction should be very interesting to watch!! $$$$$$$$$$$$
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