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Chris M. Smith autographed First Day Cover featuring the 15¢ Albert Einstein U.S. postage stamp, postmarked Princeton, NJ – March 4, 1979. Smith has boldly inscribed, “7th Nuclear Bomb Drop – Big Horn – Most Powerful,” referencing his historic role as a U.S. Air Force nuclear missile test pilot. The cachet artwork includes a mushroom cloud motif and the iconic equation E = mc², linking Einstein’s theory to the dawn of atomic power.
Fine condition.
Chris M. Smith served as a U.S. Air Force test pilot and nuclear weapons specialist, participating in advanced weapons testing programs during the Cold War era. His autograph and personal inscription provide a rare firsthand connection to America’s postwar nuclear aviation development.
Authentication:
Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.
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Chris M. Smith – Nuclear Air-to-Air Missile Test Pilot – Autographed First Day Cover (19
Estimate $50-$75
Starting Price
$25
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HISTORY & CULTURE
Feb 10, 2026 1:15 PM ESTDanvers, MA, United States
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