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5 Pricey Pieces of Aviation Memorabilia

Amelia Earhart's flying goggles
(Photo courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery)
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Key Takeaways:

  • Aviation memorabilia is a highly sought-after collectible, with rare pieces fetching significant prices due to historical importance, association with famous figures, or iconic aircraft.
  • Notable examples of high-value items sold at auction include John Lennon's Pan Am bag, original Wright Brothers sketches, spare parts from the *Spirit of St. Louis*, Concorde's nose cone, and Amelia Earhart's flying goggles.
  • The value of these pieces is often driven by their connection to aviation milestones, groundbreaking individuals, and the enduring fascination with flight history.
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Timetables, safety cards, even sick bags. Classic aviation and airline memorabilia has a legion of collectors around the world. And while you can pick up a an orange Braniff Summer 1981 timetable on eBay for less than $10, rare pieces at the most coveted end of the spectrum fetch significantly more. Here are five of the top pieces of aviation memorabilia ever sold at auction.

John Lennon’s Pan Am Bag

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