Bruce Halloway Signed 8x10 Photo WWII 14th AF P-51 Ace 13 Victories (PSA)
One of the top American aces in the CBI Theater
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**Hand-Signed 8x10 Photograph by WWII Ace Bruce Holloway – Authenticated by PSA/DNA**
This **exceptional 8x10 photograph**, **hand-signed by WWII Ace General Bruce Holloway**, is a **historically significant tribute to one of the most accomplished American fighter pilots of World War II**. Holloway was a **distinguished ace of the 23rd Fighter Group**, the successor unit to the **legendary Flying Tigers**, achieving **13 confirmed aerial victories**. This **rare and valuable collectible comes authenticated by PSA/DNA authentication services**, featuring the **PSA/DNA hologram affixed to the item**, verifying its authenticity and provenance.
### **Bruce Holloway – Fighter Ace and Military Leader**
General Bruce Holloway (1912–1999) was an **elite fighter ace and highly respected military leader**, serving in the **China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater** during World War II. A member of the **23rd Fighter Group, 14th Air Force**, Holloway flew the **Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and later the P-51 Mustang**, engaging in **fierce combat against Japanese forces**.
During his time in the CBI Theater, Holloway **personally downed 13 enemy aircraft**, making him one of the **top American aces in the region**. His exceptional aerial skills and leadership helped the **23rd Fighter Group continue the legacy of Claire Lee Chennault’s original American Volunteer Group (AVG) Flying Tigers**.
For his **bravery, skill, and outstanding combat record**, Holloway was awarded **the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Medal**.
### **Post-War Legacy and Leadership**
Following WWII, Holloway remained in the **U.S. Air Force**, rising through the ranks and playing a pivotal role in the development of America’s **Cold War-era strategic air power**. He **commanded the Strategic Air Command’s 8th Air Force** and later became the **Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force**. Holloway was a key figure in the **advancement of jet fighter tactics and nuclear deterrence strategies**, ensuring America’s global air superiority throughout the Cold War.
### **Piece Overview**
This **hand-signed 8x10 photograph** is a **rare and historically significant collectible**, honoring the **combat legacy and military contributions of General Bruce Holloway**.
Authenticated by **PSA/DNA authentication services**, this item **bears the PSA/DNA hologram affixed to the photograph**, ensuring its authenticity.
For **military history collectors, WWII aviation enthusiasts, and scholars**, this signed photograph represents a **unique opportunity to own a piece of history, celebrating the courage and leadership of Bruce Holloway—one of America’s most distinguished fighter aces and military strategists**.
The autograph(s) includes an official PSA/DNA hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.
Authentication: PSA COA
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