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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 including a 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. His book: Fox Two.” Champlin Fighter Museum, 1984, softcover, one hundred sixty-one pages, excellent illustrations. Inscribed and signed from a former owner and signed with a five inch signature: “Cdr Randy Duke Cunningham” on the title page. In V/G condition..............................$35.00
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