Luftwaffe Aces

SUMMARY: This offering is a first day cover signed by 12 German aces
 

Colorful Cover Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Introduction of the Liberator Mk 3 (Bomber) to Royal Air Force Bomber Operations, 14 December 1942. Hand Signed by 12 WWII German Aces many who were credited with bringing down U.S. bombers. The twelve Aces who signed this cover are credited with 1,446 victories including 101 U.S. bombers. Those who have "hand signed" this cover are:

Erich Hartmann, 352 victories (the world's greatest Ace).
Erich Rudorffer, 222 victories -10 U.S. bombers.
Werner Schroer, 114 victories - 4 U.S. bombers.
Adolf Galland, 103 victories - 4 U.S. bombers.
Oskar Romm, 92 victories -8 U.S. bombers, 3 B-24's in one day.
George Peter Eder, 78 victories - 36 U.S. bombers.
Eduard Isken, 56 victories - 17 U.S. bombers.
Wolfgang Spate, 99 victories.
Ernst Scheufele, 18 victories.
Walter Schuck, 206 victories.
Hajo Herrmann, 9 victories.
Dieter von Eichel-Streiber, 96 victories

 

For those with a love for WWII aviation, this is a cover that just takes your breathe away. One thousand four hundred forty-six victories, all on one cover. In excellent condition.The source for this piece has specialized in autographs of famous aviators for over forty years. He handles autographs of military aviators, from all countries, beginning with WWI thru the Viet Nam War. The same source attended many of the Luftwaffe reunions in Germany where he became personal friends with many of the German legends.Of course one of the signers of this fabulous cover was the greatest of great aces Erich Hartmann.

Erich Hartman's Black Tulip

The autographs comes with a letter of authenticity as to its origin, history and authenticity.

Price: $495.00