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Randy "Duke" Cunningham autographed First Day Cover issued by the United Nations as part of its 1973 airmail stamped-envelope series. Cunningham has autographed the cover prominently in black ink across the lower center and added the date "27 Feb 97."

The cover bears an 11-cent United Nations airmail stamp with a United Nations, New York, January 12, 1973 first-day cancellation. The ArtCraft cachet honors aviation pioneer Louis Blériot and notes his historic first flight across the English Channel on July 25, 1909.

Fine condition.

Randall "Duke" Cunningham (1941–2025) was a United States Navy aviator who, with radar intercept officer William Driscoll, became one of the first American fighter aces of the Vietnam War after achieving five aerial victories in 1972. Cunningham was awarded the Navy Cross for his combat service and later served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California from 1991 until his resignation in 2005.

Authentication:
Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11699 1419033-1