Description: E-11A Bombardier United States Air Force Airborne Communications Node aircraft first day cover postmarked from Findlay, Ohio on Jan 9, 2022. Color photo of the aircraft printed on cachet #3268 by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover franked with a 6 cent USAF stamp # C-49 and a 57 cent flag stamp # 5657(FDOI). Cover with a DIY matte and 5x7 frame, makes a fine gift! E-11A: This small airborne communications aircraft was developed to meet the need for a relay and gateway to troops operating in the mountains of Afghanistan. See the aircraft's web pages for the details of design, construction, service history and possible introduction date. Nicknamed "Bacon" for BACN for battlefield airborne communications node. It was the result of a situation in Afghanistan where a special forces unit was trapped and could not call out for backup or air-strikes, with 19 dead and only "Lone Survivor" to write a book about his experience. One pilot said the system is like "Wi-Fi in the Sky".... The aircraft is a variant of the Bombardier BD-700 Global Express plane. Seller has over 70 different USAF and USN aircraft covers. Check out my other items! These items make fine gifts when mounted on a colored matte and placed in a 5x7 picture frame. Free US Shipping!
Price: 4.9 USD
Location: Fairfield, California
End Time: 2025-02-04T21:25:55.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Place of Origin: United States
Color: Multi-Color
US Air Force: Afghanistan
Country of Manufacture: United States
Grade: Ungraded
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
Denomination: Forever Stamp
Year of Issue: 2022
Type: cover
Quality: New
Country: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Aviation
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue
