Bill passed away on Sept. 6, 2024 at the age of 90. He had severe dementia the last 2+ years and was able to stay at home. I am trying to sell the inventory we have, as I do not want to trash it. I am looking for folks that love aviation and will treasure their findings. I plan to do this as long as I am physically & mentally able.

Bill has loved aviation ever since he was a little boy, putting together airplanes from cereal boxes. His love of aviation developed into a dream of having an aviation bookstore. He & Barbara opened up an aviation bookstore in Lomita, CA in 1987.
Barbara was supportive of his ambition and desire, but her knowledge of aviation was minimal. She says "I know more about aviation than I ever wanted to!"

In 1993, we sold their bookstore in California and headed for Williamsburg, VA. We live on 4 acres of land with 3 buildings (all temperature controlled) dedicated to aviation books & magazines.

Bill passed away in September of 2024 at the age of 90. His life's passion was aviation. He requested that his many precious collections find new homes that appreciated aviation and not "dumped" as so many of life's treasures are. I have done my very best to obtain that goal. His belief was that all of this aviation material has historic value. I request that you help me fulfills his dream Barbara Byrd

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Barbara J. Byrd
114 Deer Path Road
Williamsburg, VA., 23188-2208
(757) 565-4814 - Telephone
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