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TP7aM USA Test Pilot Leo Sullivan, Signed Harold Ross Harris WW1 Pilot, Test Pilot. 23 June 1979 BFPS 1644 ...
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TP7aM USA Test Pilot Leo Sullivan, Signed Harold Ross Harris WW1 Pilot, Test Pilot. 23 June 1979 BFPS 1644 International Air Tattoo Greenham Common Black Flew Cachet Flown in Hercules XV 304 from RAF Lyneham over RAF Greenham Common. Leo Sullivan, one of Americas most experienced Chief Engineering test pilots for Lockheed. Personally Signed by Harold Ross Harris (December 20, 1895 - July 28, 1988) was a notable American test pilot and U. S. Army Air Force officer who held 26 flying records. Graduated in July 1917. After graduation he was sent to Europe for flight training where he helped set up the 8th Aviation Instruction Centre for the Allied Expeditionary Force in Foggia, Italy. After 181 minutes of dual instruction time, he soloed, and shortly afterward was named Chief Instructor for both day and night training. He served at Foggia from March to July 1918. While there Harris flew Farman and Caproni bombers. On July 25, 1918, Harris along with co-pilot, George Lewis, led the first successful flight by American pilots over the Alps, crossing from Italy to France in four Caproni bombers. While based in Italy Harris also helped the United States Navy establish an aerial ferry route from Ilan to Paris. Details enclosed. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
