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Lot # 429: 1940 "Funeral of Billy Fiske", First American Killed in WWII (Also Olympic Champion)

Category: Military/Political

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 0 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "December Collectors Auction 2020",
which ran from 12/9/2020 3:00 PM to
12/26/2020 8:00 PM



A movie should be made about the life of Billy Fiske. A two-time Olympic champion, he was also a skilled fighter pilot who signed up to help the RAF in the early days of WWII and subsequently became the first American (along with one other pilot) to be killed in the war. Here is a scene from his funeral with his flag draped casket being led it's final resting place. An important image to sorts and military collectors. Issued by the International News and stamped on the back with a paper caption as well.

Size: 6.5x8.5
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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