Butch Voris Signed Cut Signature with Portrait WWII Ace & Blue Angels Founding Officer (PSA)

**Hand-Signed Cut Signature by American Fighter Ace and Blue Angels Founder Roy "Butch" Voris – Signed in Pencil – Encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**

Offered for auction is an exceptional **hand-signed cut signature** by celebrated U.S. Navy fighter ace and aviation legend **Commander Roy “Butch” Voris**. Executed neatly in **pencil**, this signature has been **encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, ensuring its authenticity and long-term preservation in a secure, tamper-evident holder.

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### **Biography of Roy “Butch” Voris (1919–2005)**

Commander **Roy Marlin “Butch” Voris** was a decorated **U.S. Navy fighter pilot**, **World War II flying ace**, and the **founding commanding officer of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron—the Blue Angels**.

During **World War II**, Voris flew the **Grumman F6F Hellcat** with **Fighting Squadron 2 (VF-2)** aboard the USS Hornet, achieving **six confirmed aerial victories** in the Pacific Theater. His skill, leadership, and courage earned him the **Distinguished Flying Cross** and numerous Air Medals.

In **1946**, at the request of Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Chester Nimitz, Voris was tasked with creating a flight demonstration team that would showcase naval aviation excellence and boost morale. His vision and execution led to the creation of the **Blue Angels**, one of the world’s premier flight demonstration teams. He served as the first flight leader and returned again to lead the squadron during the Korean War era. Voris’ legacy is forever etched into the proud tradition of naval aviation and aerial precision flying.

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### **Item Features:**

- **Signer**: Roy "Butch" Voris – WWII U.S. Navy Ace & Blue Angels Founder

- **Medium**: Hand-signed **cut signature**

- **Signature Style**: Executed in **pencil**

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

- **Presentation**: Housed in a tamper-evident archival display holder

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### **Summary:**

This rare and historic **hand-signed cut signature** by **Commander Roy “Butch” Voris** is an outstanding addition for collectors of **aviation history**, **WWII military memorabilia**, and **U.S. Navy heritage**. As the **founder of the Blue Angels** and a proven combat ace, Voris’ contributions to American air power and aviation performance are unmatched. An elegant and dignified memento from one of the greatest names in military aviation.

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

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.

This item is being shipped from the Pristine Auction warehouse.