Former pilot and decorated military officer (born 1928) who was the first to cross the Atlantic solo in a gas balloon. Flown commemorative limited edition airmail postal cover, 9.5 x 4, 1984, with an applied satin cachet honoring Kittinger’s record-setting “Balloon of Peace” flight, numbered 1774/2992, signed in ballpoint at lower right. In fine condition. R&R COA.
