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CHENNAULT, Claire L. (1893-1958). Founder of the American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers) in China. Advisor for the Chinese Air Force from 1937 and became Chiang Kai Shek’s Chief of Staff for Air. He was given command of the U.S. 14th Air Force which succeeded in destroying over a million tons of Japanese shipping. Uncomon War Date cover censoring his own personal mail. Postmarked “u.S. Army, Jan. 6, 1945, Postal Service.” Imprinted, U.S. 6 cent Air Mail Stamp. Chennault’s personal rubber stamped return address as “Major General, C.L. Chennault, Commanding. 14th Air Force, AP 627 C/O Postmaster New york City, N.Y.” At the bottom left corner is a rubber stamped “Censored By... U.S. Army.” This is hand signed “C.L. Chennault” and he has added “Maj.Gen. U.S.A.” Hand addressed to a lady friend in Miami, Florida. In very good condition........SOLD
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