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ZISTELL, Eroll H. (?- 1968). American fighter pilot in WW1. Fought with the 42nd Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps and scored 3 victories. Transferred to the AEF’s 148th Pursuit Squadron and scored an additional 3 victories. Total of 6 during WW1. He also served in WWII and rose to the rank of Major General. Autograph letter signed, one very full page, 15 Dec. 1966. To Dear Neil. The Ace writes in part: “...as well as your cards telling me of the passing of another one of our old members... the ranks are thinning out which was very apparent, not only at the second reunion of WW1 over seas pilots...but at the 50th anniversary of the Early Birds of Aviation... was disappointed however that Larry Callahan and myself were the only members present from the old 148th at the WW1 affair...” Signed “Zip”. A few notations by the recipient otherwise a very fine example.....$87.50
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