Winter 2021 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 198:
Description
Plane-O-Graph, Produced by Plane Facts Inc. of New York in 1942, this two-piece cardboard wheel rotates to display pictures and information about United States Army Air Forces fighters, bombers, and trainers. There are 16 airplanes featured, each with a full-color illustration and recognition silhouette. Specifications are provided in most cases, except where “… the War Department has considered that information to be a military secret.” The reverse side shows a collection of various squadron and group insignia. 13.25 x 13.25 inch paper envelope / sleeve contains die-cut cardboard "Know Your Planes Plane-O-Graph" dial featuring "U.S. Army Planes And Squadron Insignias In Full Color" produced by Plane Facts, Inc. 1942. Envelope lists that images were "Drawn From Official United States Army Photographs" and notes warplanes include "Official United States Army Fighters, Light And Heavy Bombers And Transports." Envelope / sleeve is in poor condition with tears, creases, pieces missing, dog eared corners, etc. Also, there are stamps on the front and reverse of the sleeve. Dial consists of two die-cut wheels held together w/rivet at center. When top wheel is spun, die-cut opening reveals different warplane illustration along within flight silhouette. Top wheel also lists the names of some featured planes, including P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress, P-40 Tomahawk, P-38 Lightning, P-39 Airacobra and others. Underside of bottom wheel features 20 different squadron insignias surrounding large Army Air Corps star. There is a stamp on the inside of the star. Wheel handles have creases. This is an excellent display item.
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