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land, with intermediate stops, via the Azores, May 8-31, 1919. (NAM 1048.) 
A wing rib of the type used in this aircraft. (NAM 1049.) Navan RESEARCH 
LABORATORY (with the NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND Space AGENCY), Washing- 
ton, D.C.: An operable replica of the Vanguard-I satellite embodying a light- 
activated sound-producing mechanism. This was presented on March 17, 1959, 
the first anniversary of the launching of this satellite, which, it is predicted, 
will remain in orbit for 200 years or more. (NAM 1054.) 
NrEvIN, Rosert S., Denver, Colo.: A scale model, 1:16 size, of the Wright Co. 
HS airplane, 1915 (purchase). (NAM 1053.) 
NEwcome, CHARLES, Trappe, Md.: A scale model, 1:16 size, of the Wright Co. 
“—D” airplanes, 1912 (purchase.) (NAM 1017.) 
NortH AMERICAN AVIATION, INc., Columbus, Ohio: A scale model, 1:16 size, 
of the U.S. Navy A3J Vigilante, in current use as a carrier-based fighter-recon- 
naissance airplane. (NAM 1088.) 
Serron, THomas W., San Diego, Calif.: An aircraft radio antenna fairlead of 
the type used with radio equipment in U.S. Navy aircraft during World 
War II. (NAM 1018.) 
SuHipton, Daviy H., Delavan, Ill.: A scale model, 1:48 size, of the Curtiss- 
Wright ‘Condor’ 18-passenger, twin-engined biplane transport of 1934. 
(NAM 1026.) 
Stumons, Mrs. O. G., and daughters, Arlington, Va.: A trophy cup commemo- 
rating the first airmail flight in the State of New Jersey, made by O. G. Sim- 
mons in a Wright type B twin-float seaplane flying between Amboy and 
South Amboy, July 4,1912. (NAM 1089.) 
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL AIR MusEeuM, Washington, D.C.: A plaster 
copy of the original sculpture of the Aero Club of America gold medal. Cast 
made in the Museum shop by Joseph A. Atchinson from original lent by 
Robert L. Perry whose grandfather, A. Holland Forbes, was president in 
1910 of that club, founded in 1905 (purchase). (NAM 10382.) U.S. Natrona 
MuUsEUM, Division or Mitirary Hisrory, Washington, D.C.: Two aviator 
helmets with inserted radio earphones, used in World War I. (NAM 1051.) 
Tracy, DanteL, Lakewood, Ohio: A scale model, 1:16 size, of the Verville- 
Sperry Racer, winner of the Pulitzer Trophy, 1024 (purchase). (NAM 
1016.) 
Unitep ArrcrRArr Corp., Sikorsky Diviston, Stratford, Conn.: Scale models, 
1:50 size, of the S-58 and H-87 helicopters. (NAM 1015.) 
WHEELER, Lestiz, Binghamton, N.Y.: A model airplane engine of the Rogers 
type, 1932-83. (NAM 10386.) 
Witson, THE HonorasLeE Rosert, San Diego, Calif.: The original holograph 
manuscript of “Soaring Flight,” by John J. Montgomery, noted pioneer of 
gliding in America; written about 1895 (loan). (NAM 1012.) 
WINZEN RESEARCH, INCc., Minneapolis, Minn.: A certificate awarded by the 
Federation Aeronautique Internationale to Maj. David G. Simons for estab- 
lishing a world altitude record of 30,942 meters (nearly 102,000 feet) with a 
balloon made by the donors. The ascent was made over Minnesota in con- 
nection with the U.S. Air Force Aero-Medical Field Laboratory’s high-altitude 
research program, identified by code name ‘Manhigh-II.” The aeronaut was 
aloft for 32 hours. (NAM 1022.) 
Respectfully submitted. 
Puiir S. Horxtns, Director. 
Dr. Lzonarp CARMICHAEL, 
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution. 
