WWII Distinguished Flying Cross Signed 8x10 Photo (PSA) x 21 Recipients RARE

"**Hand-Signed 8x10 Photograph by Twenty-One WWII Distinguished Flying Cross Recipients – PSA/DNA Authenticated with Letter of Authenticity**

Presented for auction is a remarkable **8x10 photograph hand-signed by twenty-one decorated World War II aviators**, each a recipient of the **Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)**—one of the United States military’s highest awards for heroism or extraordinary achievement in aerial flight. This historic photograph has been **fully authenticated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services** and is accompanied by their **official Letter of Authenticity**.

---

### **About the Distinguished Flying Cross**

The **Distinguished Flying Cross**, established by an Act of Congress in 1926, is awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the U.S. Armed Forces who distinguishes themselves by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. First awarded to Charles Lindbergh for his solo transatlantic flight, it has since honored thousands of pilots and aircrew for their valor in combat and meritorious service.

---

### **Signers and Biographies**

This extraordinary photograph is hand-signed by **21 veterans**, each recognized for their valor and achievement in the skies during World War II:

- **Richard E. Cole** – Co-pilot of Doolittle Raid Plane #1 with Jimmy Doolittle; recipient of multiple awards for his role in the first air strike on Japan.

- **Joe McPhail** – U.S. Marine Corps Ace with the VMF-441 “Blackjacks,” flew F4U Corsairs and achieved multiple aerial victories.

- **Steve Pisanos** – P-51 Ace in the 4th Fighter Group; flew for both the Royal Air Force and the USAAF; later served with the French Resistance.

- **C.E. “Bud” Anderson** – P-51 Mustang Triple Ace in the 357th Fighter Group, credited with 16.25 aerial victories.

- **Charles McGee** – Tuskegee Airman and career officer; flew 409 combat missions in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

- **Dean Caswell** – F4U Corsair Ace in the Pacific with 7 victories; served with distinction in WWII and Korea.

- **Buck Duncan** – 15th Air Force bomber pilot; awarded for completing hazardous missions over Europe.

- **Donald Strait** – P-47 Ace of the 356th Fighter Group; credited with 13.5 aerial victories.

- **Lee Kendall** – P-61 ""Black Widow"" pilot; flew in the Pacific Theatre as commander of “Lady in the Dark.”

- **Bill Davis** – P-47 Thunderbolt pilot; flew missions over Europe with the 9th Air Force.

- **Abner Aust Jr** – Fighter Ace credited with 8 aerial victories; later flew combat missions in Korea and Vietnam.

- **Harold Derr** – B-17 pilot with the 8th Air Force; flew numerous bombing missions over Nazi-occupied Europe.

- **William Bonelli** – 15th Air Force bomber pilot; decorated for bravery during high-risk bombing operations.

- **Bernard Nolan** – Pathfinder pilot in the 8th Air Force; led precision bombing raids under intense enemy fire.

- **Carl Constein** – 8th Air Force pilot; flew missions from England deep into occupied Europe.

- **Nathan Kline** – B-17 navigator with the 8th Air Force; one of the few Jewish Americans awarded the DFC.

- **Robert Vaucher** – Lead pilot of the B-29 that led the Victory Over Japan Day flyover; over 117 missions.

- **Wayne Johnson** – B-24 pilot with the 8th Air Force; participated in major bombing raids over Germany.

- **Arthur Fiedler** – P-51 pilot; flew long-range escort and ground attack missions in the ETO.

- **Dan Fedynich** – Bombardier with the 8th Air Force; completed dozens of sorties over heavily defended targets.

- **Frank McCauley** – P-47 Ace with the 56th Fighter Group “Zemke’s Wolfpack”; multiple aerial victories.

---

### **Piece Overview**

- **Photograph size**: 8x10 inches

- **Signatures**: 21 WWII veterans, all recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross

- **Authentication**: **PSA/DNA Certified** with matching **Letter of Authenticity**

- **Condition**: Excellent, with clear, bold signatures in ink

This one-of-a-kind photograph stands as a **powerful tribute to American bravery, sacrifice, and aerial excellence** during WWII. With the signatures of some of the most decorated aviators in U.S. military history, it is an extraordinary offering for collectors of **aviation history, military memorabilia, and autographed artifacts**.

Secure this **authentic, PSA/DNA-certified piece of American heroism**—a rare opportunity to honor the legacy of twenty-one WWII Distinguished Flying Cross recipients."

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) includes an official PSA/DNA hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA LOA

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.