Steve Pisanos & Frank McCauley Dual Signed 2014 Allen & Ginter P-47 Trading Card (PSA) x2 WWII P-47 Aces

"**Hand-Signed 2014 Allen & Ginter Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Trading Card by WWII P-47 Aces Steve Pisanos and Frank McCauley — Encapsulated by PSA/DNA**

Offered here is a rare and historically significant **2014 Topps Allen & Ginter ""Air Supremacy – Republic P-47 Thunderbolt"" trading card**, **hand signed by two renowned WWII American P-47 Thunderbolt Aces — Colonel Steve Pisanos and Lt. Frank McCauley**. This dual-signed card has been **professionally encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, ensuring authenticity and preservation.

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### **About Colonel Steve Pisanos (1919–2016)**

Steve Pisanos, known as the “Flying Greek,” was a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Greece who served as a fighter pilot in both the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Forces. As a member of the legendary **4th Fighter Group**, Pisanos flew the P-47 Thunderbolt and later the P-51 Mustang, achieving **10 confirmed aerial victories** during WWII. He became the first American citizen naturalized outside the United States — directly on foreign soil — while serving in the RAF. His post-war career included service in Vietnam and as a test pilot, and he was honored with numerous awards, including the Legion of Merit and the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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### **About Lt. Frank McCauley**

Frank McCauley was a **fighter ace of the 56th Fighter Group**, famously known as **""Zemke’s Wolfpack""**, part of the 8th Air Force in the European Theater. Flying the rugged Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, McCauley achieved **multiple aerial victories**, contributing to the group's unmatched reputation for combat success and air superiority. His role in protecting American bomber streams and engaging enemy aircraft over occupied Europe was pivotal in securing Allied air dominance.

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### **Item Features**

- **Card Type**: 2014 Topps Allen & Ginter “Air Supremacy – Republic P-47 Thunderbolt”

- **Signers**: Hand signed by **Steve Pisanos** and **Frank McCauley** in bold ink

- **Aircraft Depicted**: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a key U.S. fighter of WWII

- **Authentication**: **Encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services** (tamper-proof and preservation-grade holder)

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This dual-signed trading card celebrates the iconic P-47 Thunderbolt and the decorated pilots who flew it with valor and precision. A highly desirable piece for aviation collectors, WWII historians, and autograph enthusiasts alike."

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.

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