Details:

Eugene B. Fluckey autographed First Day Cover issued for the 1959 United Nations 5-cent airmail stamp. The lower portion bears an extensive handwritten biographical notation identifying Fluckey as a U.S. Navy admiral, World War II submarine commander, Medal of Honor recipient, and author of Thunder Below!

The cover bears a pair of 5-cent United Nations airmail stamps with a United Nations, New York, February 9, 1959 first-day cancellation. The ArtCraft cachet depicts the United Nations flag and an airliner.

Fine condition.

Eugene B. Fluckey (1913–2007) was a United States Navy submarine commander and one of the most highly decorated American naval officers of World War II. As commander of USS Barb, he led a series of exceptionally successful war patrols against Japanese shipping in the Pacific. Fluckey received the Medal of Honor and four Navy Crosses for his wartime service and later attained the rank of rear admiral. He recounted his experiences aboard Barb in his memoir Thunder Below!

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

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Reference sku: 11699 1419034-1