Chuck Older Signed Index Card (PSA) WWII Flying Tigers Ace with Multiple Inscriptions

"**Hand-Signed Index Card by WWII Ace Colonel Charles ""Chuck"" Older – Encapsulated by PSA/DNA**

Offered for auction is an exceptional **hand-signed index card by Colonel Charles ""Chuck"" Older**, renowned World War II American Fighter Ace and decorated member of the famed **American Volunteer Group (AVG) Flying Tigers**. This rare signature is **encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, ensuring authenticity and long-term preservation.

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### **Biography of Colonel Charles ""Chuck"" Older**

**Charles Herman ""Chuck"" Older** (1917–2006) was a distinguished American military aviator and later a respected judge in the California Superior Court. A graduate of the **University of California, Los Angeles**, and a pilot with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Older joined the legendary **Flying Tigers** in 1941, a volunteer group of American pilots recruited to aid China before the U.S. formally entered WWII.

As a pilot with the AVG's **3rd Squadron ""Hell’s Angels""**, Older flew the **Curtiss P-40 Warhawk** in numerous missions against Japanese forces in the China-Burma-India Theater. Over the course of his combat service, he was credited with **10 confirmed aerial victories**, earning him the title of **Fighter Ace**.

Following the AVG’s disbandment in 1942, Older joined the U.S. Army Air Forces, where he continued to serve with distinction in the **14th Air Force**, flying combat missions and defending Allied interests in Asia.

After the war, Chuck Older pursued a successful legal career and was appointed to the **Los Angeles Superior Court** in 1967. He is perhaps best known in the legal community as the presiding judge in the high-profile **Charles Manson murder trial** in the early 1970s.

Colonel Older’s dual legacy as a wartime hero and principled jurist reflects his unwavering dedication to service, honor, and justice.

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### **Item Details**

- **Signer**: Colonel Charles ""Chuck"" Older

- **Conflict**: World War II – China-Burma-India Theater

- **Military Unit**: AVG Flying Tigers, 14th Air Force

- **Aerial Victories**: 10 Confirmed

- **Medium**: 3x5 index card

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

- **Condition**: Excellent, clear and legible signature

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This signed index card is a rare and valuable piece of American history, representing the legacy of one of the **Flying Tigers’ most accomplished aces** and a man who continued to serve his country long after the war. A superb addition to any collection of **WWII aviation, AVG Flying Tigers**, or **American military 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.

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