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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Title: Robert William Von Willer Personal Papers
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.SC.10150
Physical Description:
.3 Cubic Feet
The collection consists of two boxes containing papers found in Mr. Von Willer’s hangar after he had passed away. It appears
to be paperwork (1990s), including liens, on a few of the planes he most likely worked on; as well as log books, photographs,
postcards, aeronautical charts, Kaiser Fleetwings F-5 drawings. The collection is arranged
2 boxes.
Date (bulk): bulk
Abstract: Robert Von Willer formed the Exotic Aircraft Company in El Cajon, specializing in the restoration of antique aircraft, including
warbirds.
Robert William Von Willer was born in January 26, 1942 and was the son of Robert William Von Willer (1921 - 2007) and Virginia
M. Von Willer (1921 – 2010). He lived in Lakeside and El Cajon, graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1960, and married
Jo E. Rhodes in 1961. In November 1969, Bob formed the Fleet Club with John Sommerfeld and published their first newsletter.
Through the years, Bob had accumulated many aircraft parts and formed the Exotic Aircraft Company in El Cajon, specializing
in the restoration of antique aircraft, including warbirds. He was an appraiser, dealer, expert collector, and mechanic for
thirty years. Bob passed away on December 30, 2010.
The collection is open to research by appointment.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in this collection were donated to the San Diego Air & Space Museum in 2015. The collection has been processed
and is open for research with no restrictions.
The collection consists of two boxes containing papers found in Mr. Von Willer’s hangar after he had passed away. It appears
to be paperwork (1990s), including liens, on a few of the planes he most likely worked on; as well as log books, photographs,
postcards, aeronautical charts, Kaiser Fleetwings F-5 drawings. The collection is arranged
Aircraft Verticle files.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Exotic Aircraft Restoration
Stinson 108
Stolp Starduster
Kaiser Fleetwings F-5
Ballanca 17-30A
Von Willer, Robert William