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John Thach

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John Thach

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Auction Date:2011 Apr 13 @ 19:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Navy aviator and later admiral (1905–1981) known for his development of the Thach Weave, a combat flight formation that could counter enemy fighters of superior performance, and later the big blue blanket, an aerial defense against Kamikaze attacks. ALS signed “John S. Thach,” one page, 6.25 x 7, personal letterhead, no date. In full: “Your cover of Time magazine was forwarded to me from the Bureau of Naval Personnel—so it took a little time. I have not received any of these for autograph in a long time. Thanks for saving it. I hope you enjoyed the article.” In fine condition, with a couple of light creases and show-through from a notation on the reverse.