1945 (30 Jul) US Fieldpost, Field Post Cover from RAF Duxford (Englang) to New Jersey

United States / Postal Stationery

Historical World War II filedpost cover 6¢ orange eagle embossed airmail stamped envelope and a postmark from U.S. Army Postal Service 128, dated July 30, 1945 (roughly three months after V-E Day).

Sender was Lt. E. H. Geary (Service No. 0-830202), 83rd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, A.P.O. 559, c/o Postmaster N.Y. N.Y. who mailed to his wife Mrs. Edward H. Geary, 178 Lincoln Ave., Newark 4, New Jersey

Lt. Geary belonged to the 83rd Fighter Squadron, part of the 78th Fighter Group (8th Air Force). This famous unit operated P-47 Thunderbolts and P-51 Mustangs.
The military post office designation A.P.O. 559 confirms this letter was sent from RAF Duxford in England, where the group was stationed during and immediately after the war in Europe.

Provenance: Ex Werbizky.

Condition: Used.

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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World

Auction 58

October 12 - 26, 2026

United States , Black Mountain , NC

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