Operation Sun Run – Record-Breaking USAF Pilots – Autographed Commemorative Cover with B

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Ray Schrecengost, Donald Hawkins, Robert Sweet, Stanley Sebring, and William Nelson commemorative cover autographed by participants in Operation Sun Run — the historic 1957 U.S. Air Force mission that set three new transcontinental speed records using McDonnell RF-101C aircraft. Postmarked Edwards AFB, CA – July 27, 2002, the cover features mission artwork, space shuttle cachet, and matching 34¢ postage stamps. Accompanied by an 8.5 x 11” printed biography sheet detailing the operation and its pilots.

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Conducted on November 27, 1957, Operation Sun Run demonstrated the speed and endurance of the RF-101C Voodoo, the first supersonic reconnaissance aircraft. The mission showcased USAF innovation during the height of the Cold War, with each pilot contributing to record-setting transcontinental flights that highlighted advancements in jet reconnaissance and aerial refueling capabilities.

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Operation Sun Run – Record-Breaking USAF Pilots – Autographed Commemorative Cover with B

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