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A Krzysztof K. Słowiński Collection

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Item no. C184 (cancel)

Type: cancel

Country: USA

Date of use: 12 October 1985

Special cancel (CTO) commemorating the 17th PHOTO RECON SQDN. The squadron was established in mid-1942 and equipped with very-long range P-38 Lightning reconnaissance aircraft. It flew unarmed hazardous missions over enemy-held territories of Pacific area.