Gabby Gabreski Signed Cut With Portrait WWII 56th FG Ace 34.5 Victories (PSA)

"Hand-Signed Cut Signature by WWII 8th Air Force Ace Francis ""Gabby"" Gabreski – Encapsulated by PSA/DNA

This exceptional cut signature is hand-signed by Colonel Francis ""Gabby"" Gabreski, one of the most celebrated American fighter aces of World War II and a leading pilot of the 8th Air Force’s famed 56th Fighter Group. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, this rare collectible honors the legacy of a true aviation legend whose remarkable combat record and leadership shaped the course of air warfare history.

Francis ""Gabby"" Gabreski – Legendary Fighter Ace

Francis S. ""Gabby"" Gabreski (1919–2002) was one of America’s most accomplished fighter pilots, achieving an extraordinary 34.5 confirmed aerial victories during World War II, making him the top U.S. Army Air Forces ace in the European Theater. Born to Polish immigrants in Pennsylvania, Gabreski was inspired to become a pilot after witnessing the rise of military aviation. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1940 and was later assigned to the 56th Fighter Group of the 8th Air Force, a unit known as ""Zemke’s Wolfpack.""

Flying the P-47 Thunderbolt, Gabreski became one of the war’s most skilled and aggressive pilots, excelling in air combat against the German Luftwaffe. His daring leadership and aerial prowess earned him the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, and multiple Distinguished Flying Crosses.

In July 1944, after achieving his 28th aerial victory, Gabreski was preparing to return home when he volunteered for one last mission. During a strafing run over enemy territory, his aircraft was damaged, forcing him to crash-land and become a prisoner of war. He spent the final months of the war in a German POW camp before being liberated in 1945.

Post-War and Korean War Service

Gabreski continued his distinguished military career in the newly formed U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean War as a jet fighter ace. Flying the F-86 Sabre, he recorded six and a half additional aerial victories, making him one of the few pilots to achieve ace status in multiple wars. He retired as a colonel in 1967, leaving behind a legacy of bravery, skill, and leadership.

Piece Overview

This hand-signed cut signature by Francis ""Gabby"" Gabreski is a rare and valuable piece of WWII aviation history. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, it stands as a tribute to one of the most accomplished American fighter aces, a leader whose contributions to the 8th Air Force and air combat tactics are remembered to this day.

For collectors of WWII memorabilia, aviation history enthusiasts, or those inspired by the courage of the 8th Air Force, this signed cut signature is an extraordinary and timeless addition to any collection, honoring the legacy of one of America’s greatest fighter aces."

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