Jack Ilfrey Signed 8x10 Photo WWII P-38 Ace 7.5 Victories (AIV)

"**Auction Description:**

We are delighted to offer for auction an exceptional 8x10 photograph, hand-signed by **Jack Ilfrey**, a renowned American Fighter Ace and P-38 pilot with the 20th Fighter Group during World War II. Ilfrey flew the legendary P-38 Lightning, famously known as ""Happy Jack's Go Buggy,"" and achieved 7 1/2 aerial victories during his distinguished service. This photograph, signed by Ilfrey, is a rare and significant piece of military history, commemorating his extraordinary contributions to the Allied war effort.

The photograph is accompanied by an **AI-Verified Certificate of Authenticity** (COA), ensuring the genuineness of the signature. A matching hologram is affixed to the photograph, providing additional verification of its authenticity and safeguarding its value for collectors.

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of World War II history, signed by one of America's celebrated fighter aces and pilots of the iconic P-38 Lightning. Such items are seldom available on the market, making this a highly desirable addition to any serious collection. Bidders are encouraged to act swiftly, as this exceptional artifact is sure to draw significant interest."

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 lot / autograph(s) includes an official Authentication Integrity Verified (AIV) hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: AIV COA

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.