El Al Tehran Stopover Ephemera, Eichmann Era. Typed letter on official El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. stationery, dated December 7, 1961, regarding "Special Flight 525 - Tehran." The correspondence commends the recipient for operating the return ferry flight from Tehran following an extended and strenuous duty period, noting the crew's cooperation and loyalty to company operational requirements.
The letter is signed on behalf of Zvi Tohar, Flight Superintendent, the El Al pilot historically associated with the covert transport of Adolf Eichmann to Israel for trial. The Tehran stopover referenced in the document reflects the sensitive routing and operational complexity surrounding El Al flights during this period.
A rare piece of original airline ephemera directly connected to El Al operations during one of the most consequential moments in post-war Jewish and Israeli history.
Estimated Value $200 - 300
Judaica
