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Silent Auction

Support a worthy cause that makes a difference. Auction includes aviation related items, art, and experiences, as well as wine, jewelry, books, and much more. 

2023 AUCTION ITEM LIST COMING SOON!


PREVIOUS AUCTION ITEM LIST

Items listed below were available during our 2019 silent auction at the Taste of Flight Gala. This list is not all-inclusive, additional items will be available during the event.

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

Aviation Experience

30 minute ride in a P-51 with the Steve Hinton of your choice! Re-live history and ride in the most awe-inspiring fighter of World War II. Experience the sights and sounds, the smell and feel of what it was like to fly the P-51 Mustang.

Retail Value:

$2500

Minimum Bid:

$750

Donated By:

Steve Hinton

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

AQUARIUM TICKETS

Experiences

Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and explore the fantastical world of seahorses, penguins, sharks, sea otters, and jellies. There is always something new to see and learn for all ages. Two General Admission Tickets.

Retail Value:

$70

Minimum Bid:

$20

Donated By:

Aquarium of the Pacific

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

ADAM MAKOS BOOKS

Books & Media

Complete collection of Adam Makos hardback books. Signed by author and subjects. Adam Makos is an American writer, editor, historian and publisher. Makos specializes in war novels and biographies appearing on the New York Times Best Seller list twice.

Retail Value:

$150

Minimum Bid:

$40

Donated By:

Adam Makos

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

2019 AIRSHOW MODEL

Art & Collectibles 

Model of Planes of Fame Air Museum P-47 and signed by sixteen POF 2019 Airshow pilots. Affectionately nicknamed "Jug," the P-47 was one of the most famous AAF fighter planes of WW II.  Mahogany Wood. Scale: 1/32.

Retail Value:

$350

Minimum Bid:

$100

Donated By:

Les & Susan Whittlesey

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

S.T.E.A.M. BOOK PACK

Children & Young Adult

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. These are the foundations of our youth education programs here at Planes of Fame. Pack Includes: Two hardcover picture books, a children's chapter book, and two coloring books.

Retail Value:

$55

Minimum Bid:

$15

Donated By:

Lisa Lynch & Michele Spry

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

AIRCRAFT MODEL

Art & Collectibles 

Mastercraft Collection Bell X-1 Wood Model Aircraft Scale: 1/37.

The Bell X-1 took its place in history on October 14, 1947 as the first aircraft to break the "sound barrier". A museum quality model that is truly a fusion of art and history. 

Retail Value:

$200

Minimum Bid:

$50

Donated By:

Tom Green

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

CUSTOM MADE PEN SET

Home & Garden

30 caliber bullet, bolt action polymer clay pen, consisting of navy, antique gold, and pearlescent white polymer clay, accented with gold metal flakes. This pen is finished with 24kt gold and rose gold hardware. 2nd pen is a box elder burl pen necklace. 

Retail Value:

$60

Minimum Bid:

$15

Donated By:

Pretty Pens Please

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

ZANOLI WINES

Food & Beverage

6 PACK: 2 of each of the signature ZANOLI Wines - Chenin Blanc, Syrah, and Mourvedre. Wines in the style of the Rhones from Cornas, France and non-traditional white and red wines with minimal intervention using fruit grown on the Central Coast.

Retail Value:

$268

Minimum Bid:

$75

Donated By:

Jimmy & Shelly Zanoli 

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YOUTH USAF JACKET

YOUTH USAF JACKET

Children & Young Adult

Youth jacket in the classic style of a U.S. Air Force Officer uniform. Lightweight jacket, three USA themed patches; one detailing rank.

Retail Value:

$45

Minimum Bid:

$15

Donated By:

Anonymous

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

T-28 TROJAN RIDE

Aviation Experience

30 Minute ride in a T-28 Trojan with Capt. Dan Hill, owner and operator of Mach One Air Charters. Re-live history and ride in a World War II fighter. Experience the sights and sounds, the smell and feel of what it was like to fly the T-28 Trojan. 

Retail Value:

$800

Minimum Bid:

$200

Donated By:

Dan Hill

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

TICKETS TO THE ZOO

Experiences

The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in Santa Ana, California, is a 20-acre  zoo focusing on the animals and plants of Central and South America. The zoo maintains an extensive primate collection with over a dozen species from around the world. Four Tickets.

Retail Value:

$48

Minimum Bid:

$15

Donated By:

Santa Ana Zoo

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

BOOKS #1 BESTSELLERS

Books & Media

The Wright Brothers: The story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly: Wilbur and Orville Wright. 

Rocket Men: The daring odyssey of Apollo 8 and the astronauts who made man's first journey to the moon.

Retail Value:

$58

Minimum Bid:

$15

Donated By:

Lisa Lynch

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RENO AIR RACE PASSES

Aviation Experience

Package Includes: two week long reserved seat passes, two week long pit passes, and one week long parking pass good for September 16-20, 2020. The National Championship Air Races features head-to-head air racing at speeds that can exceed 500 mph! 

Retail Value:

$700

Minimum Bid:

$175

Donated By:

Reno Air Race Association

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FRAISER FIR SET

Home & Garden

Thymes Frasier Fir Candle Set, Sink Set and Fragrance Mist; Includes two 4 oz. candles, 8.25 oz. lotion, 8.25 handwash, and a 3 oz. mist. Enjoy the crisp, just-cut forest fragrance.

Retail Value:

$89

Minimum Bid:

$25

Donated By:

Anonymous

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

DISCOVERY CUBE

Children & Young Adult

The Discovery Cube Orange County is a science museum in Santa Ana, California, with more than 100 hands-on science exhibits designed to spark children's natural curiosity. Four Tickets included good for any Discovery Cube location. 

Retail Value:

$80

Minimum Bid:

$20

Donated By:

Discovery Cube

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

SWING DANCE LESSONS

Experiences

Prepare for the 2020 Planes of Fame Hangar Dance! Package includes a couples ticket to the 2020 Hangar Dance and a one hour private swing dance lesson in the style of collegiate shag with Kendall and Ronnie Roderick of Live.Collegiate.Shag.

Retail Value:

$200

Minimum Bid:

$50

Donated By:

Kendall & Ronnie Roderick

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SIGNED FRAMED PRINT 

FRAMED ART PRINT

Art & Collectibles 

“The Homecoming” Signed Print by acclaimed aviation artist John D. Shaw depicts a parade of watercraft escorting their convoy into San Francisco Bay while Corsairs of the Black Sheep provide an aerial salute.

Retail Value:

$375

Minimum Bid:

$100

Donated By:

Valor Studios

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

AIRCRAFT MODEL

Art & Collectibles

Limited Edition, Corgi, Royal Aircraft Factory SE5a, ‘Schweinhund’, Capt. Duncan Grinnell-Milne, No.56 Squadron RFC, November 1918. This is one awesome looking die cast WWI model airplane, with excellent detail. Scale is 1:48.

Retail Value:

$75

Minimum Bid:

$20

Donated By:

Robert Hayford

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

SNJ-4/T-6 TEXAN RIDE

Aviation Experience

30 Minute ride in a SNJ-4/T-6 Texan with pilot Tom Nightingale. Re-live history and ride in a World War II fighter. Experience the sights and sounds, the smell and feel of what it was like to fly the T-6 Texan. 

Retail Value:

$800

Minimum Bid:

$200

Donated By:

Tom Nightingale

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

FRAMED ART PRINT

Art & Collectibles 

“Burma Hurricanes” Signed Print by acclaimed aviation artist Berry Weekley along with twelve Burma & South East Asia Veterans. Custom matting and framing. 

Retail Value:

$1000

Minimum Bid:

$250

Donated By:

Tim Warrener

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

SQUADRON 303 VODKA

Food & Beverage

Limited Edition! Squadron 303 D-DAY Calvados Cask Finish has a story; the RAF Polish pilots would deliver vodka in Calvados casks attached under the wings of their Spitfires to the Allies. Discover this ultra premium vodka aged in Calvados casks for 6 months.

Retail Value:

$80

Minimum Bid:

$20

Donated By:

Franck Botbol

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

5L BOTTLE OF WINE

Food & Wine

Magnum Wine: Banfi Col Di Sasso 5 Liter 2015. Ruby red, with purple hues. Black cherry and spice aromas. Rich taste with soft tannins, delivering persistent black-fruit flavors and subtle hints of smoke, with a lingering finish.

Retail Value:

$125

Minimum Bid:

$35

Donated By:

Cal Aero Events

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

YOUTH MINI SCOOTER

Children & Young Adult

Purple and white Euro-style inspired electric scooter. Featuring a high-performance, chain-driven electric motor and a vintage-inspired body, the Pocket Mod can reach speeds of up to 15 miles per hour. 

Retail Value:

$350

Minimum Bid:

$85

Donated By:

Rob & Kimberly Hayford

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P-51 MUSTANG RIDE

FLYBOYS POSTER

Art & Collectibles

SIGNED by Oscar winning producer and director Tony Bill, framed Flyboys move poster. 28" x 41". Flyboys is based on the story of WWI volunteer American pilots in the French military that formed the ledgendary squadron known as the Lafayette Escadrille.

Retail Value:

$50

Minimum Bid:

$15

Donated By:

Tony Bill

MORE ITEMS COMING SOON!

Check back to find information about the items that will be

available at our 2019 Silent Auction.

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