Wwii history buffs!!!!

[ZMAR]

I have a set of runway lights from the wwii era. The whole set is in a box that you can just roll out to make a temporary runway. Does anyone have any kind of idea on what these would be worth? Need to sell them but no idea where to start. Still has all the original packaging.

[perow]

I have no idea what it's worth but that's COOL!

[ZMAR]

I know I kinda wanted to put them down my driveway!! I just hate collecting things and stuff sitting around

[Slick8]

I'd loan or donate them to a museum.

But that's just me...

[Humper]

Check with the curator at the frontiers of flight museum in dallas. I bet they would have an idea.

[ZMAR]

Check with the curator at the frontiers of flight museum in dallas. I bet they would have an idea.

Good deal! Ill let y'all know what he/she says

[tvc184]

Or call the Smithsonian in Washington DC and probably more directed at the National Air and Space Museum. There is a small chance that it may end up in a national museum and if not (like the info below states) they might be able to point you to a museum that can use the object(s).


The Smithsonian acquires thousands of objects and specimens each year for its collection holdings through donation, bequest, purchase, exchange, and field collecting. The Institution accepts only items that truly fill a gap in the collections and then only after careful consideration by museum curators and directors. Because of this rigorous selection process, the Smithsonian adds to its collections only a tiny percentage of what it is offered.
The first thing you should do is contact the Smithsonian museum most closely associated with your object. For example, if it is an Amish quilt, you could contact the National Museum of American History. Once you have contacted the museum, you should be able to obtain the name of a contact person or curator responsible for the specific subject area. Inform the individual about the object that you would like to donate. The person, at that time, may be able to tell you if the museum would be interested or not.

If you are unable to speak to someone, send an email inquiry including a description of the object, copies of associated information (bill of sale, family or object history, etc.) and a photograph of the object. Under no circumstance should you mail any objects to the Smithsonian without first receiving permission to do so. Send your e-mail to Smithsonian Information at info@si.edu, or call 202-633-1000 (voice/tape). If the museum is interested in accepting your donation, museum staff will notify you of the procedures to follow. If the museum cannot accommodate the donation, staff may recommend a more appropriate museum or repository which can effectively use the object.

Smithsonian Information
PO Box 37012
SI Building, Room 153, MRC 010
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012

[El Viejo]

A set similar to yours sold on eBay a week ago. It has several red lights, but is also WWII era. It went for $499.