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LINDBERGH, Charles A. (1902-1974). American aviator, military officer, author, and inventor. On May 20-21, 1927 he flew the first solo nonstop flight from New York to Paris. He received the Medal of Honor from President Calvin Coolidge. In 1938 Hermann Goring presented Lindbergh a medal on behalf of Adolf Hitler. Later, Lindbergh refused to return the medal. Lindbergh witnessed the launch of Apollo II. While married he had seven children with two German ladies and his private secretary. Scarce Air Mail cover, affixed are 6 U.S. postage stamps cancelled Washington, D.C. Aug 3,1927. On the verso are two cancellations Springfield, ILL Aug 4 1927 Rec’d. On the front, bottom left corner is signed “C.A. Lindbergh Aug 9,1927.” Lindbergh is flying the air mail just 53 days after returning home from Paris. Fine condition.....................$1500.00
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