William Campbell Signed Cut Signature with Portrait (PSA) WWII Tuskegee Airmen Pilot

**Hand-Signed Cut Signature by WWII Tuskegee Airman William A. Campbell – Signed in Pencil – Encapsulated by PSA/DNA**

Presented for auction is a historically significant **hand-signed cut signature** by **Colonel William A. Campbell**, a pioneering member of the **Tuskegee Airmen** during **World War II**. This signature, rendered in **pencil**, has been **encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, ensuring both its authenticity and long-term preservation within a tamper-evident protective holder.

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### **Biography of Colonel William A. Campbell**

**Colonel William A. Campbell (1917–2012)** was a trailblazing **combat fighter pilot**, squadron commander, and one of the most distinguished members of the famed **Tuskegee Airmen**, the first African-American military aviators in the history of the United States Armed Forces.

A graduate of the Tuskegee Institute and the U.S. Army Air Corps’ flight training program at Tuskegee Army Air Field, Campbell earned his pilot wings in 1942. He was among the earliest to complete training and deploy to combat as a member of the **99th Fighter Squadron** and later the **332nd Fighter Group**—units that broke racial barriers in the military and flew more than 15,000 sorties in World War II.

Campbell flew **two combat tours**, first over North Africa and Italy, and later escorting Allied bombers deep into Nazi-occupied Europe. He rose to command the 99th Squadron and earned a reputation for exceptional leadership and aerial skill. By war's end, he had flown more than **100 combat missions**.

Following WWII, Campbell remained in the U.S. Air Force, serving with distinction through the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He eventually attained the rank of **Colonel** and retired after a career that spanned over three decades.

In recognition of his role in history, Campbell and his fellow Tuskegee Airmen were collectively awarded the **Congressional Gold Medal** in 2007.

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### **Item Features**

- **Signer**: Col. William A. Campbell – Original Tuskegee Airman, WWII Fighter Pilot

- **Medium**: Cut signature hand signed in **pencil**

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

- **Era**: World War II

- **Condition**: Signature remains legible and professionally preserved within PSA’s tamper-proof holder

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### **Summary**

This encapsulated autograph of **Colonel William A. Campbell** represents an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of American military and civil rights history. As one of the **original Tuskegee Airmen**, Campbell’s contributions extended far beyond the cockpit—symbolizing perseverance, excellence, and the breaking of racial barriers in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Authenticated and encapsulated by **PSA/DNA**, this piece offers collectors and historians a rare and meaningful connection to one of WWII’s most influential aviation pioneers.

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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