A general of the Fascist militia, Balbo held several cabinet posts and was minister of aviation. He was killed on June 28, 1940 when his plane crashed at Tobruk, Libya, apparently shot down accidentally by Italian antiaircraft artillery. Handsome matte-finish 6.5 x 8.75 photo of the young Balbo on a 9.5 x 13 photographer’s mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen. In fine condition, with mild even toning. R&R COA.
