Original Ira C. Eaker Autograph For Sale
Ira Eaker (1896 – 1987) led the first B-17 (heavy bomber) attack on continental Europe, a raid on Rouen, France on August 17, 1942. In 1942 he became commander of the mighty 8th Army Air Force, and in 1944, he became commander of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces. Eaker entered the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1970.
Eakers signature is on a postmarked air mail envelope to Washington dated January 6, 1931.
Price: $75.00 (USD)
