60th Anniversary of the First Guided Aerial Flight by Radio Beacon, February 1, 1987
THF255243 / 60th Anniversary of the First Guided Aerial Flight by Radio Beacon, February 1, 1987
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
First day cover
Date Made
01 February 1987
Subject Date
1927-1987
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2016.0.21.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Red
Blue
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 6.5 in
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