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October 30, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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Lindbergh, Charles (1902-1974) Typed Letter Signed, 9 November 1971.

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2950BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 30, 2016 11:00AM

Description:

Lindbergh, Charles (1902-1974) Typed Letter Signed, 9 November 1971. Single leaf of Tellina letterhead, typed on one page. To Charles Henry "Mac" MacDonald (1914-2002),a fellow pilot with whom Lindbergh served in the South Pacific, sending along a copy of his Wartime Journals, (not present) and commending his service; folds, 8 1/2 x 11 in.
"Let me say again what a great privilege it was to fly with you and work with you during the Pacific war. Although you scored third in 'victories,' I regard you as the most outstanding of the Pacific combat pilots. I say this because of the skill and effectiveness with which you led your Group in addition to achieving the position of third ranking Ace." Mac flew the Putt Putt Maru.
Estimate $500-700


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Keywords

Charles Henry, Lindbergh