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Viet Nam’s First Ace, Later at the time History’s Most Corrupt Congressman
CUNNINGHAM, Randy “Duke” (1941- ). USN pilot, retired as Commander, Republican politician and a convicted felon. First American Ace in the Viet Nam War (5 victories). First to make kills with missiles. Went to Congress as a hero, left in 2005 as a disgraced felon. Brent Wilkes, a defense contractor gave Cunningham $700,000 in perks and cash including submachine gun shooting lessons and the services of prostitutes. In return Wilkes got $87 million dollars in pentagon contracts. At the time Cunningham received the longest prison sentence (8 years for taking bribes) ever given to a member of Congress. Very uncommon autograph letter signed, no date, to Mr. Stanhope. Cunningham writes in part: “Thank you for your letter and wanting to place our picture with people of such integrity. The enclosed picture costs Bill and I about $1.00 per copy so we have to request reimbursement or we would soon go broke... I’m presently stationed at NAS Miramar in the Navy Fighter Weapons School....” Signed Lt. Randy Cunningham Mig. Ace USN.” In excellent condition..............................$67.50
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