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This listing is for a Postal Cover signed by the person indicated in the item description and picutred in the scan. This item is part of a very large vintage autograph collection that we have obtained. On most of these covers the name of the person that signed the cover is wriiten lightly in pencil on the back of the cover. When possiible we will add some information below about the person that signed the cover. PLEASE NOTE: You will receive the EXACT autographed cover that is pictured in the scan. Satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. AAH Enterprises does NOT sell pre-prints, photocopies or facsimiles of any kind. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions using the ask seller tab above. All items come with a COA issued by AAH Enterprises.

Russell William Thaw (October 25, 1910 - May 6, 1984) was an American racing pilot who fought in World War II.

Thaw participated in two of the cross-country Bendix trophy races, which were instituted in 1931 and held annually to promote and encourage the achievements of U.S. aviation. Flying the Gee Bee "Model R-2" - P&W Wasp, he withdrew from the 1933 race. Flying the Northrop Gamma - Wright Cyclone, he came in third in the 1935 race from Los Angeles to Cleveland, ahead of Amelia Earhart in fifth place.

On December 10, 1935 he crashed in Atlanta, Georgia while on his way to rescue Lincoln Ellsworth after leaving from Caldwell, New Jersey.

During World War II, Thaw became one of the most noted American pilots, obtaining five air victories, three of them as part of the 103rd Squadron. He also served as a private pilot to the Guggenheim family.