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Lot #362
Barney M. Giles

“Our planes will so thoroughly demolish Japanese cities and industry that the final assault on the Jap homeland may be accomplished in record time”

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“Our planes will so thoroughly demolish Japanese cities and industry that the final assault on the Jap homeland may be accomplished in record time”

Military officer (1892–1984) who helped develop strategic bombing theory and practice. TLS, one page, 7 x 9, June 30, 1945. Giles writes an admirer. In part: “Thank you for your comments regarding the job the Air Corps is doing in this war. It is our hope that our planes will so thoroughly demolish Japanese cities and industry that the final assault on the Jap homeland may be accomplished in record time and with record results.” In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with one passing through the signature, and irregular blocks of toning. Accompanied by the front panel of the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #377 - Ended October 12, 2011