Everett Alvarez Signed 'Fallen Eagle' 11x16 Lithograph (AIV)

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Delve into the heart-wrenching tale of valor and resilience with this exceptional find: a hand-signed 11 1/2 X 16 lithograph titled """"Fallen Eagle"""" by acclaimed artist Stan Stokes. Authenticated by AI-Verified authentication services, this poignant lithograph pays tribute to the sacrifice and fortitude of Vietnam pilot and POW Everett Alvarez.







In """"Fallen Eagle,"""" Stan Stokes masterfully captures the somber aftermath of aerial combat, as a downed aircraft lies amidst the rugged terrain, its pilot taken captive. Against a backdrop of misty mountains and ominous clouds, the scene evokes a sense of solemnity and reverence for those who served.







The hand-signed signature of Everett Alvarez, a true American hero and POW survivor, adds an extra layer of authenticity and historical significance to this lithograph, making it a prized addition to any collection.







With AI-Verified authentication services, you can bid with confidence, knowing that the signature on this lithograph has been verified using cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology. This ensures that you are acquiring a genuine piece of history, signed by Everett Alvarez himself.







Don't miss your chance to own this rare piece of military memorabilia. Bid now and make this hand-signed Stan Stokes lithograph of """"Fallen Eagle,"""" authenticated by AI-Verified authentication services, the centerpiece of your collection. Honor the bravery and sacrifice of Vietnam pilot Everett Alvarez and commemorate the enduring legacy of America's POWs. Place your bid today and let this extraordinary piece of history become a cherished part of your collection! ""



Alvarez was born in 1937 in Salinas, California. He is the grandson of immigrants from Mexico. He went to Santa Clara University on an academic scholarship. He joined the United States Navy in 1960 and was selected for pilot training. On August 5th, 1964, during Operation Pierce Arrow, LTJG. Alvarez's Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was shot down in the immediate aftermath of what is known as the Gulf of Tonkin incident. Alvarez's call sign was Four-Eleven, and he came up on the air saying, 411, I'm hit, followed by I can't control it. I'm ejecting. Accompanying aircraft heard his emergency beeper, made three or four orbits, and then were forced to leave the area because of low fuel states. Alvarez was captured about 4:00 pm Hanoi time at Ha Long Bay near the Hon Gai target. He was kept in a local jail cell in Hon Gai with two Vietnamese prisoners for two days, then moved to a nearby farm until August 12th. On the 12th, he was taken to Hanoi, arriving at Hoa Lo prison (later called the Hanoi Hilton) around 4:00 pm. He was put in room 24, where he lived until March of 1965 when other American prisoners started to arrive. The Navy had lost two aviators, LTJG Everett Alvarez from VA 144 and LTJG Richard C. Sather from VA 145, an A-1 squadron. Alvarez earned the dubious distinction of being the first naval aviator captured by the North Vietnamese and spent eight-and-one-half years in captivity by the North Vietnamese, in which he was repeatedly beaten and tortured. Alvarez was especially esteemed by his fellow prisoners because he was for almost a year the only aviator prisoner of war."

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Authentication: AIV COA

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