Minister-turned-pilot who flew 300 missions in World War II and Korea, helped train the Korean Air Force, and started an orphanage that helped save the lives of thousands of Korean orphans. Three items: 8 x 10 cardstock image of Hess in dress uniform signed in blue felt tip, “Best regards, Dean E. Hess, Colonel, USAF”; 5 x 3.5 glossy snapshot of an image of Hess inspecting his damaged P-47 signed in black felt tip, “405th Fighter Group, Ninth Air Force, WWII, Dean E. Hess”; and a commemorative cover postmarked June 2, 1982, honoring his service in Korea, signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.
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