Description: USS BOWFIN SS-287 memorial submarine first day cover with postmark from Kansas City on January 27 , 2019. Color photo of submarine's torpedo room printed on cachet #9051 by Alvin Eckert #9964 USCS. Cover franked with 55 cent Flag stamp (FDOI) and 3 cent USN stamp from 1946. This fighting vessel earned eight battle stars in WW II in the Pacific Theater. The 311 foot Balao Class diesel submarine was commissioned 1 May 1943. She was ordered to the South Pacific in the middle of the fighting period. During her nine patrols this brave fighting submarine sank 39 enemy cargo vessels, four navy ships and earned two commendations. She is currently open to the public at Pearl Harbor at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park. We are proud of these "Greatest Generation" sailors and their sacrifice to win WW II. Seller has over 200 different submarine covers. Check out my other items! These items make fine USN gifts when mounted on a colored matte and placed in a 5x7 picture frame. Free US Shipping!
Price: 4.9 USD
Location: Fairfield, California
End Time: 2024-11-24T00:06:47.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Ships, Boats
Year of Issue: 2019
Certification: Uncertified
Quality: New
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue
Grade: Ungraded
Branch: US Navy
Type: Naval Cover
WWII: USS Bowfin
Country of Manufacture: United States
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum: Pearl Harbor
Submarine: WW II
State: Hawaii
Place of Origin: United States
