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HISTORY - SNAVELY Ralph A. (1898 - 1995) - Signed printed photograph ; Typed letter signed

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HISTORY - SNAVELY Ralph A. (1898 - 1995) - Signed printed photograph ; Typed letter signed

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He served as an ensign in the navy in 1918-1919, then joined commercial aviation, becoming a lieutenant in the military air force in 1923. He held various posts in the Philippines and Los Angeles. In 1945, he was in Austria on the staff of the Allied Air Force.Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16, to Paul Langer; Typed letter signed dated 04.12.1946 to Paul Langer:"...I am happy to report that all passengers and crew from C-53...".

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HISTORY - SNAVELY Ralph A. (1898 - 1995) - Signed printed photograph ; Typed letter signed

Name: HISTORY - SNAVELY Ralph A. (1898 - 1995) - Signed printed photograph ; Typed letter signed
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