Ernest Bankey Signed 8x10 Photo WWII 364th FG Ace 9.5 Victories (AIV)

Up for auction is a rare and historically significant 8x10 photograph, personally hand-signed by World War II American Fighter Ace, **Ernest Bankey**. Bankey was a distinguished member of the 364th Fighter Group and achieved an impressive record of 9 1/2 aerial victories during his service. This photograph captures the essence of his valor and commitment, making it an invaluable addition to any military history or autograph collection.

The photograph is accompanied by an **AI-Verified Certificate of Authenticity** (COA), ensuring the legitimacy of the signature. Additionally, a matching hologram is affixed to the photograph, providing further assurance of its authenticity and preserving its value for years to come.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of history, signed by one of America's celebrated war heroes. Bidders are encouraged to act swiftly, as such items are rarely available on the market.

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.