PRECURSOR MERCURY RECOVERY SHIP COVER & POSTMARK VARIETIES

Jupiter AM-18 - 28 May 1959 - Able & Baker Monkeys

Recovery Force Ships

Ship

Type

Designation Covers

Atlantic

USS Kiowa

PRS - Fleet Tug

ATF-72

N

Notes:
1) This mission marked the first successful recovery of living beings after their return from space.
2) Cover signed by Joseph Guion CDR who was captain of the USS Kiowa

 

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