USS NIMITZ CVN-68 aircraft carrier naval cover with a first day postmark from
Washington, DC dated Aug 7, 1970. Color photo of carrier printed on cachet #2890 by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover franked with a 6 cent Flag stamp (FDOI).

The cover was prepared on a gummed, archive quality envelope.

Cover with a DIY matte and 5x7 frame, makes a fine gift!

USS Nimitz is the lead ship in her class of 1,040 foot nuclear aircraft carriers. She was commissioned in 1975 and was serving in the Pacific Fleet at her home port at Everett, WA, that started in 2012. She is now listed for decommissioning.

She is scheduled to be decommissioned by 2025. She was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation in 2010. See her web pages for the details of her design, construction and service history.

Seller has photo covers for all the active USN carriers. Also see two other USS Nimitz covers. 

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These items make fine gifts when mounted on a colored matte

and placed in a 5x7 picture frame.   Free US Shipping!