Collection: Gliders and Soaring
Rediscover the fascination of powerless flight with soaring memorabilia and glider ephemera. Featuring meet programs, posters, and original photos of legendary sailplane pilots, this collection celebrates the sport’s heritage. Notable figures and events come alive through badges, competition awards, and press materials that document gliding’s rise throughout the 20th century.
For beginners, look for items associated with major soaring championships, designer autographs, or long-running gliding clubs. Quality paper, crisp graphics, and firsthand stories increase both value and historical appeal.
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Hans Dittmar World Glider Altitude Record – 1930s Geissen, Germany (ACME Press Photo)
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🛩️ Vintage Glider Prep Photo – Schweizer SGS 2-8 “Serenade”, Pilot Wiping Wing for Performance
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🛩️ 1935 Primary Glider Press Photo – Austrian Alps Flight, NYT Wide World Stamp (Mariazell)
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🛩️ Circa 1910 Early Aviation Glider Photo – Public Flight Demo, Culver Pictures Archive
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1937 Elmira National Soaring Meet – Original 11-Photo Collection Featuring Richard du Pont, Peter Riedel & Harland Ross
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Vintage "Gliding History" Calendar 2004 - A Retrospective on Soaring Flight
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Limited Edition Lithograph of the Schweizer 1-26 "From A to E" by Mike Machat
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