WWII US Army Air Forces Recruitment Multi Signed Poster Photograph (PSA) x25 Veterans

"Hand-Signed 11x14 U.S. Army Air Forces ""Fly"" Recruitment Poster Photograph by Twenty-Five WWII Veterans – Authenticated by PSA/DNA

This exceptionally rare 11x14 U.S. Army Air Forces ""Fly"" Recruitment Poster Photograph is hand-signed by twenty-five distinguished World War II veterans, many of whom served as fighter aces, bomber crew members, and Tuskegee Airmen during the war. This historically significant artifact commemorates the bravery and dedication of the men who took to the skies in defense of freedom. Authenticated by PSA/DNA, this remarkable piece comes with a PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity, ensuring its provenance and authenticity.

Signers – 25 Distinguished WWII Veterans

This unique photograph is hand-signed by twenty-five veterans of the U.S. Army Air Forces, each of whom played a critical role in the success of the Allied air campaigns:

CE ""Bud"" Anderson – Triple Ace of the 357th Fighter Group, with 16.25 aerial victories, flew the P-51 ""Old Crow""

Abner Aust Jr. – Last Ace of WWII, 5 aerial victories, served in the Pacific Theater

Alfred Barnett – Flight Engineer & Top Turret Gunner, flew B-17 missions over Europe

William Bonelli – WWII fighter pilot, served with distinction in the European Theater

Richard E. Cole – Co-pilot of Plane #1 on the Doolittle Raid, flew with Jimmy Doolittle in the first U.S. air raid on Tokyo

Bill Fili – B-24 Liberator Bombardier, flew missions with the 8th Air Force

Martin Fleisher – 8th Air Force Bomber Crewman, completed numerous strategic bombing missions

Jack Goodrich – WWII bomber crew veteran, instrumental in precision bombing operations

Leo Gray – Tuskegee Airman, fighter pilot of the 332nd Fighter Group, flew the P-51 Mustang ""Red Tails""

Tom Griffin – Navigator on the Doolittle Raid, served on Plane #9, successfully reached China after the mission

Charles Hamlin – WWII aircrew member, participated in multiple campaigns over Europe

Herschel Hartsell – WWII fighter pilot who served with the USAAF in the European Theater

Gail Holmes – WWII bomber pilot and instructor, trained aircrews for combat missions

Nathan Klein – WWII aviator, flew combat missions in the Pacific

Charles Lane – WWII pilot and bomber crewman, engaged in the strategic air campaign against Germany

Nick Loveless – USAAF flight officer, flew escort missions during bombing raids

Charles McGee – Legendary Tuskegee Airman, one of the highest-scoring fighter pilots of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam

James Mullinax – P-51 Mustang pilot, part of the ""Black Sunday"" raid in the Pacific

Bernard Nolan – B-24 and B-17 pilot, flew multiple bombing missions over Nazi-occupied Europe

Steve Pisanos – P-51 Ace, served with the 4th Fighter Group, a naturalized U.S. citizen and first American to become an Ace under foreign command

Russell Scott – WWII aviator, flew dangerous missions across Europe and the Pacific

Ethan Smith – WWII aircrew member, played a crucial role in air operations over enemy territory

Theodore ""Dutch"" Van Kirk – Navigator of the Enola Gay, guided the mission that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima

Bob Vaucher – Led the final massive air raid over Tokyo on August 19, 1945, flew the final B-29 victory formation over Japan

James Warren – Tuskegee Airman, helped integrate the U.S. military and flew P-51 Mustangs in combat

The U.S. Army Air Forces During WWII – The Force That Took the War to the Skies

The U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) played an essential role in securing victory in World War II through their mastery of strategic bombing, air superiority, and close air support. Established in 1941, the USAAF expanded rapidly, deploying thousands of pilots, aircrews, and ground personnel to combat theaters across Europe, the Pacific, North Africa, and beyond.

The 8th Air Force (""The Mighty Eighth"") led the strategic bombing campaign over Nazi-occupied Europe, while the 5th, 7th, 9th, and 20th Air Forces fought in the Pacific, conducting air raids over Japanese strongholds. The Tuskegee Airmen shattered racial barriers and became one of the most decorated fighter units, while legendary bomber crews flew harrowing missions deep into enemy territory.

By the war’s end, the USAAF had dominated the skies, decimating enemy war production, securing air superiority, and paving the way for the formation of the U.S. Air Force in 1947.

Piece Overview

This hand-signed 11x14 U.S. Army Air Forces ""Fly"" Recruitment Poster Photograph, featuring signatures from twenty-five WWII veterans, is an exceptionally rare and museum-worthy artifact.

Authenticated by PSA/DNA, this historic piece comes with a PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity, verifying its authenticity and historical significance.

For military history collectors, aviation enthusiasts, and World War II scholars, this signed photograph represents an extraordinary opportunity to own a tribute to the airmen who shaped the outcome of the war and defined the legacy of American airpower."

Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition.

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