WWII AVG Flying Tiger Aces Multi Signed 8x10 Photograph Signed by Tex Hill, Charlie Bond, Ed Rector (AIV)

"**Hand Signed 8x10 Photograph by WWII AVG Flying Tigers Aces Charlie Bond, David ""Tex"" Hill, and Ed Rector — AI-Verified Authenticated with Certificate of Authenticity**

Presented for auction is a historically significant **8x10 photograph** personally **hand signed in permanent marker** by three legendary WWII **American Volunteer Group (AVG) Flying Tigers Aces**: **Charlie Bond**, **David ""Tex"" Hill**, and **Ed Rector**. This exceptional piece of aviation history is **authenticated by AI-Verified Authentication Services** and includes a matching **Certificate of Authenticity**.

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### **About the Signers:**

**Charlie Bond (1915–2009)**

Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Bond Jr. served with the AVG’s 1st Pursuit Squadron, famously known as the ""Adam & Eves."" Flying the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, Bond achieved **seven confirmed aerial victories** against Japanese forces. He was twice awarded the **Distinguished Flying Cross** and was a key figure in the defense of Burma and China during the early days of the Pacific War.

**David ""Tex"" Hill (1915–2007)**

Brigadier General David Lee ""Tex"" Hill was one of the most celebrated Flying Tigers aces. He served in both the AVG and later the U.S. Army Air Forces' 23rd Fighter Group. Hill scored a total of **18.25 aerial victories** and participated in critical missions over Rangoon and the Salween River Gorge. He was awarded the **Distinguished Flying Cross**, **Silver Star**, and **Legion of Merit**, and later became commander of the famed 23rd Fighter Group.

**Ed Rector (1916–2001)**

Colonel Ed Rector was a veteran of the first AVG combat mission and is credited with **at least 6.25 confirmed aerial victories**. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he transitioned to the AVG and participated in the defense of Burma and China, helping to stall Japanese advancement. Rector flew the first AVG reconnaissance mission and later served with distinction in the U.S. Air Force.

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### **About the AVG Flying Tigers:**

Formed in 1941 under the command of Claire Lee Chennault, the **American Volunteer Group (AVG)**—popularly known as the **Flying Tigers**—was a unit of volunteer pilots recruited to aid China in its fight against Japanese aggression. Flying iconic **P-40 Warhawks** with shark-faced nose art, they were credited with destroying over 296 enemy aircraft in just seven months of combat. Their daring missions, combat effectiveness, and bold tactics earned them legendary status in the annals of WWII aviation history.

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### **Item Features:**

- **Photograph Size**: 8"" x 10""

- **Signatures**: Personally hand signed by **Charlie Bond**, **David ""Tex"" Hill**, and **Ed Rector**

- **Signature Medium**: Permanent marker

- **Authentication**: Certified by **AI-Verified Authentication Services**

- **Certificate of Authenticity**: Included and numbered

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### **Summary:**

This signed photograph is a rare tribute to three of America's greatest wartime aviators—courageous aces whose legacy helped define the spirit of resistance in the early stages of World War II. A museum-quality collectible and an extraordinary addition to any aviation or military memorabilia collection."

A portion of the sale of this auction will be donated to the General James. H Doolittle Scholarship Fund. The General James H. Doolittle Scholarship Fund was founded to assist college students by awarding one scholarship annually in the maximum amount of $5,000 to a deserving student who is pursuing a baccalaureate or advanced degree in aeronautical engineering or an aerospace science. Students are selected based on their scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. More information can be found at the Doolittle Scholarship Funds’ website.

The lot / autograph(s) includes an official Authentication Integrity Verified (AIV) hologram for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: AIV Hologram

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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