Robert Morgan Signed Cut Signature WWII Memphis Belle Pilot (d) 2004 (PSA)

**Hand-Signed Cut Signature by WWII B-17 Pilot Robert Morgan – Pilot of the "Memphis Belle" – Signed in Pencil – Encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**

Offered is a remarkable and historically significant **hand-signed cut signature** by **Colonel Robert K. Morgan**, the famed pilot of the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress **"Memphis Belle."** Signed in **pencil** and encapsulated by **PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, this rare signature represents a direct link to one of the most celebrated bomber crews of World War II.

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### **Biography of Colonel Robert K. Morgan (1918–2004)**

Colonel Robert Knight Morgan was a highly decorated U.S. Army Air Forces pilot during **World War II** and is best known for commanding the **"Memphis Belle,"** one of the first B-17 bombers to complete **25 combat missions** over Nazi-occupied Europe with her crew intact. Born in North Carolina, Morgan joined the Army Air Corps in 1940 and quickly became one of the most recognizable bomber pilots of the war.

After his success in the European Theater, Morgan later served in the Pacific flying the **B-29 Superfortress "Dauntless Dotty"**, becoming one of the few pilots to fly both strategic bombers in two theaters of war. His wartime bravery and leadership earned him numerous decorations, including the **Distinguished Flying Cross**, the **Air Medal**, and the **Legion of Merit**.

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### **The "Memphis Belle" and Her Historic Legacy**

The **B-17F Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle"** became a symbol of American perseverance and airpower during World War II. Named after Morgan’s wartime sweetheart, Margaret Polk of Memphis, Tennessee, the aircraft and her crew completed **25 successful bombing missions** between November 1942 and May 1943. This milestone meant the crew could return to the United States, sparing them from the often-fatal fate of extended combat duty.

The Belle’s achievements were widely publicized in a **1944 documentary film** directed by William Wyler, and she toured the U.S. to boost morale and promote war bond sales. The aircraft has since been fully restored and is now preserved at the **National Museum of the United States Air Force** in Dayton, Ohio.

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### **Item Features:**

- **Signer**: Colonel Robert K. Morgan – WWII B-17 Pilot of the Memphis Belle

- **Signature**: Hand-signed in **pencil**

- **Authentication**: **Encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**

- **Presentation**: Securely housed in PSA/DNA’s tamper-evident encapsulated holder

- **Condition**: Signature remains bold and legible

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### **Summary:**

This authenticated and encapsulated cut signature of **Robert Morgan**, one of America’s most celebrated bomber pilots, offers collectors a direct connection to the **legend of the Memphis Belle** and the valor of the Eighth Air Force in WWII. A cornerstone piece for any serious collection of military aviation or World War II memorabilia.

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 autograph(s) has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA Encapsulated

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