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von HUENEFELD, Baron Guenther (1892-1929) Purchased the Bremen, blind in his left eye, nearsighted in his right eye. FITZMAURICE, James (1898-1965) Co-Pilot of the Bremen, Ireland’s most famous aviator. The three aviation pioneers are known for their First Westward Flight across the Atlantic. A westward flight is more dangerous than an eastward flight because of the winds. They flew from Ireland to Canada in 1928 in their all-metal plane “The Bremen.” When they landed in Canada they were lost. Floyd Bennett flew to their aid but was stricken with pneumonia and died. New York City gave the three pioneers a huge ticker tape parade. Beautifully printed program and menu 7”x10” tied with a cord. Printed by Marshall Field & Co. This program honored their flight. The first page contains a portrait of the three aviators dressed in their flight gear. All three have signed above their portraits. Page two is about the aviators, dinner and date 12 May 1928. The third page is the Program. Would frame very well. Most unusual to have all three sign on the same piece. A historic treasure. The signature of the baron is quite scarce as he dies at the early age of thirty-seven. In very fine condition.........$975.00     |