Vintage 1953 Korean War era ephemera set including a Fleet Home Town News Center news release and a cover letter from KFH Radio. The news release details Marine Staff Sgt. Robert M. Maben's service with the "Black Patch" attack bomber squadron of Marine Aircraft Group 12, First Marine Aircraft Wing, flying Skyraiders. Includes the original airmail envelope postmarked December 16, 1953, from FPO San Francisco. A unique piece of military history documenting individual service.
Measurements: • News Release: 8.5" x 11" • KFH Letter: 8.5" x 11" • Envelope: 9.5" x 4.125"
Item Specifics: Color: Cream, Blue Material: Paper Origin: USA Era: 1950s Pattern: Typed Text Conflict: Korean War (1950-53) Service: US Marine Corps Subject: Skyraider Missions Station: KFH Radio Wichita Postmark: 1953 Type: Military Ephemera