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U.S. Navy Commemorative covers |
| (Covers come with a 'certificate of authenticity') |
| On January 18, 1911, Lt. Theodore G. Ellyson landed his Curtiss “Pusher” on the wooden deck of the USS Pennsylvania, and an hour later, took off from the USS Pennsylvania, marking an important event in the history of naval aviation. Soon thereafter, North Island Naval Air Station became the birthplace of naval aviation. In 1986, the Sandical Stamp Expo commemorated the 75th Anniversary of Naval Aviation with a special cacheted envelope. We have six of these special envelopes, signed by cachet designer, Mark Kirby, and three Naval Aviation World War II Aces. |
| "75th Anniversary of Naval Aviation" | ||
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| Ace Pilots: Cachet: Mark Kirby Sandical Cancellation: Edition: 6 $15.00 Sold Out |
| The Naval Aces signing the covers include: 1). CDR Hamilton McWhorter III, US Navy F6F double Ace with 12 air-to-air victories. He was the first Navy F6F Hellcat ace and double ace, and was assigned to Fighter Squadron’s VF-9 and VF-12, serving aboard the USS Ranger, USS Essex, and USS Randolph. He was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross with four gold stars, Air medal with six gold stars, and the Presidential Unit Citation. 2). Col. Bruce B. Porter, US Marine Corps F4U and F6F Night Fighter Ace with 5 air-to-air victories. He was assigned to VMF-121, flying the F4U Corsair, and VMF(N)-542, flying the night fighter version of the F6F Hellcat, and was one of only six Marine night fighter pilots to score two air-to-air victories in one mission. He was decorated with the Navy Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross with two gold stars, Air medal with four gold stars, and two Presidential Unit Citations. 3). Lt. Dean S. “Diz” Laird, US Navy F6F pilot with 5.75 air-to-air victories. He was assigned to VF-4, which later became VF-11 “Red Rippers” aboard the USS Essex. He was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air medal with three gold stars, Meritorious Service Medal, and two Presidential Unit Citations. | ||
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