This United States event cover commemorates the Tactical Training Flight of the U.S.S. Akron, a U.S. Navy airship, carrying mail in 1932. The cover features a printed cachet illustrating the airship flying above a naval fleet with the text "TACTICAL TRAINING FLIGHT U.S.S. AKRON CARRYING MAIL 1932" and "UNITED STATES NAVY U.S. POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT." The cachet is detailed and captures the maritime and aviation theme of the event.

Postage includes a 3-cent stamp depicting a brown image of a seated figure (Scott #728) and a 5-cent air mail stamp featuring an offshore lighthouse and ocean scene (Scott #C13). The cover is canceled with a Lakehurst, N.J. postmark dated August 1, 1932, with a wavy line machine cancel. The reverse shows a second Lakehurst, N.J. postmark dated August 2, 1932, along with an additional backstamp related to the U.S. Navy Tactical Training Flight and a copyright mark reading "Copyright 1930 by Premier Press Indianapolis." The envelope is addressed to Dr. J.W. Golding at 134 Main St., Painesville, Ohio. The border of the cover is decorated with repeated text "SPECIAL FLIGHT" in red and blue, with small airplane and star motifs, emphasizing the special flight nature of this philatelic item.

This event cover is a valuable piece for collectors interested in U.S. naval aviation, airship history, and special flight mail. It combines historical significance with attractive cachet artwork and period postage, making it a notable addition to any aviation or special flight event cover collection.