^Lot 336 Mitsuo Fuchida

One of Japan’s most skilled fliers, Fuchida (1902–1976) commanded the air attack against Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and was the last to leave the battle area. After World War II, Fuchida converted to Christianity and became a nondenominational preacher, traveling frequently to America and later becoming a US citizen. FDC with a cachet honoring the Garden and Horticultural Clubs of America, signed in blue felt tip in English and Japanese, with a biblical notation. Water spot to first couple of Japanese characters, mild rippling and creases to cachet area, and light pencil mailing address written along bottom edge, otherwise fine condition.