Vintage Farkashegy Gliding Commemorative Card (1929-1979) - Rare Signed Postcard to Glider Pioneer Peter Riedel

Own a piece of soaring history with this one-of-a-kind signed postcard addressed to legendary glider pilot Peter Riedel. This exceptional artifact features multiple autographs—likely from fellow aviators and engineers within Riedel’s gliding circle.

The postcard addressed to Peter Riedel, a notable German glider pilot and aviation figure, is a significant piece of aviation history. Riedel's contributions to gliding and his role as a Luftwaffe officer and air attaché in Washington, D.C., during World War II, underscore the importance of this item.

The stamps and Budapest cancel (Budakeszi) align with a 1970s Hungarian international glider meet  commemorating the 50th anniversary of soaring in Hungary (1929–1979, as the reverse of the card notes). These meets often drew elite pilots from Eastern Europe, Germany, and beyond.

While the specific identities of the signatories are not confirmed, the presence of multiple autographs from attendees of the 1979 meet suggests connections to notable figures in the gliding community. 

✍️ Identifiable Signatures (Likely Matches)- Best Guess!!

1. Révész Pannónia (bottom right)

   • This likely refers to Pál Révész, a Hungarian glider pilot and aviation instructor active in the 1960s–70s.

2. Klépáts István (center-bottom, possibly stylized as "Klepag Ferenc" or similar)

   • István Klepáts was an engineer and gliding enthusiast often associated with Budapest’s gliding clubs.

3. Vörös Gyula (left-center, possibly "Vörös József")

   • “Vörös” was a common surname among Hungarian gliding teams. Could refer to a pilot active in postwar Hungary.

4. Hlavay István / Hlavay Ferenc (possible center-right signature)

   • If accurate, would link to the Hungarian aviation designer/engineer lineage.

🖋️ Other Notable (Tentative) Inscriptions

• Ambrosy (center-left)

  • Possibly Ambrosy Gyula, another Hungarian gliding figure.

• Stanisz (likely Polish, lower-left)

  • This may be Stanisław followed by a surname—potentially a Polish pilot from the Warsaw gliding scene.

• Litta János or Littke János (top-center/right of message)

  • "Mitten János" appears nearby—János is a common Hungarian name. Could be a known coach or club pilot.

• Földes or Fekete (bottom left cluster)

  • Common Hungarian names in sport aviation circles.