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U.S. Army L-4 and L-19 Liaison and Birddogs

Documenting early U.S. Army light aircraft in liaison, recon, transport, and other roles, this collection of five historic films presents contemporary and archival footage of L-4 Piper Cubs, L-19 Cessnas, and more. You get Pre-Flight Check of L-4, Piper Cub, The Birddog, L-4 Grasshopper, Cessna L-19: Photo Joes and Mail, and German Fi 156 Storch, which shows footage of Germany's own famous liaison aircraft. B&W, 1 hr. 40 min. #V5090 $19.95 L-19 Bird Dog Balsa Kit Balsa Kit

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Replicating the U.S. Army’s liaison and observation liaison and observation aircraft, the L-19 Bird Dog pro aircraft, the L-19 Bird Dog produced by Cessna, this 1/24 scale kit duced by Cessna, this 1/24 scale kit features hand-selected, laser-cut balsa wood pieces, color decals, lightweight features hand-selected, laser-cut balsa wood pieces, color decals, lightweight colored tissue, full-size plans, easy-to-follow instructions, 6" plastic propeller, and FAI Tan sport rubber for powered ight. Assembly required, skill level 2, 18" wingspan. #83057 $29.95

1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

Beef up your muscle car collection with this 1/18 scale, die cast ’69 Pontiac GTO Judge replica. It features steerable front wheels with treaded rubber tires, an opening hood revealing a large detailed engine, opening doors, 1/18 SCALE detailed interior with bucket seats, chrome detailing, authentic badging, and a lustrous paint scheme. 11¼" long. #409692 $89.95 See Page 50 for more 1960's Muscle Cars!

Authentic Artifact!

Genuine 1964 New York World’s Fair Entry Ticket

Own a piece of pop culture with this genuine entry ticket to the United Arab Republic pavilion of the 19641965 World’s Fair in New York City! The ticket bearer was also registered for a chance to visit the carved stone Abu Simbel temples in Egypt visit the carved stone Abu Simbel temples in Egypt built by King Ramses II. #110762 $19.95

O-2A Skymaster Kit

The Cessna O-2A Skymaster, the U.S. military version of the Cessna 337 Super Skymaster, replaced the L-19 Bird Dog during the Vietnam War and was used for observation, rescue, forward air control, and psychological operations. Replicating that aircraft, this 1/32 scale plastic kit features realistic panel lines and rivets, clear windows, a well-equipped cockpit, a detailed engine and landing gear, and authentic decals. Assembly required, 11" long. #707277 $64.95

NY World’s Fair Collectibles: 1964-1965

L19/O-1 Bird Dog Floatplane Kit

Replicating the oatplane version of the observational aircraft, this 1/32 scale plastic kit features realistic panel lines and rivets, clear windows, a well-equipped cockpit, a detailed well-equipped cockpit, a detailed engine and oating landing gear, engine and oating landing gear, and authentic decals. Assembly required, 9¾" long. #707302 $69.95

Vietnam Safe- Conduct Pass

During the Vietnam War, the U.S. and its allies dropped more than 50 billion propaganda lea ets over North Vietnam, including safe-conduct passes encouraging Viet Cong and North Vietnamese soldiers to defect. This safe-conduct pass is a genuine artifact from the era – complete with Vietnamese writing offering instructions for those willing to help fight the communists and join the Genuine Artifact! American cause. 6"x 3". #108018 $9.95

Grant. During New York’s 1964-65 World’s Fair’s 2-year run, thousands of souvenirs were sold, and free brochures and pins were given to fairgoers. Today, these items are highly sought-after by collectors and those who want to relive their days at the fair. Over 600 color photos along with a price guide illustrate the huge array of collectibles from this fair. 160 pages, 634 color and 1 B&W photo, 8½"x 11", softcover. #409897 $99.95 Over 800 Photos!

1963 End of an Era Currency Set

In 1963, the U.S. Mint struck Authentic Artifacts! the last-ever Franklin Half Dollar. At the same time, the U.S. Treasury produced the last-ever $2 United States notes, as U.S. notes were soon replaced entirely by Federal Reserve notes. The set is presented in a custom wallet with a story card that explains the historical background and importance of the items. #111070 $49.95

9-Note Set: 1960s Laos Banknotes

Laos’s mountainous jungle terrain was a rich smuggling route for weapons coming into South Vietnam to be used route for weapons coming into South Vietnam to be used by the Viet Cong forces. These Laotian notes are from the by the Viet Cong forces. These Laotian notes are from the Vietnam War years when they were allied with the communist Vietnam War years when they were allied with the communist North Vietnamese. The bills come in uncirculated condition and range from a 1 Kip note up through a 1,000 Kip note. 7½"x 4". #111466 $49.951,000 Kip note. 7½"x 4".

1968 20 Dong FAO Coin

Issued in 1968, this unique 12-sided, nickel-clad steel coin was the highest denomination released into circulation by South Vietnam, before falling to communism in 1975. 30mm diameter. #106736 $16.95

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