Red McColpin Signed Cut Signature with Portrait WWII Ace 12 Victories (PSA)

**Hand-Signed Cut Signature by WWII American Fighter Ace Carroll "Red" McColpin – Signed in Pencil – Encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**

Offered here is an exceptional and historically significant **hand-signed cut signature** by **Colonel Carroll "Red" McColpin**, a distinguished American Fighter Ace of World War II. This autograph, rendered in **pencil**, has been **encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, ensuring its authenticity and long-term preservation.

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### **Biography of Colonel Carroll W. "Red" McColpin (1914–2003)**

Colonel Carroll “Red” McColpin was a highly accomplished fighter pilot who served with valor in multiple Allied air forces during World War II. Uniquely, McColpin is one of the few American pilots to have achieved aerial victories with three different air forces: the **Royal Air Force (RAF)**, the **Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)**, and the **United States Army Air Forces (USAAF)**.

Before the United States officially entered World War II, McColpin volunteered to serve with the RAF and flew **Supermarine Spitfires** in the famed **Eagle Squadrons**, composed of American volunteer pilots. Following the U.S. entry into the war, he transitioned to the USAAF, ultimately becoming the commanding officer of the **336th Fighter Squadron** of the **4th Fighter Group**—a unit that grew out of the original Eagle Squadrons.

McColpin is officially credited with **12 aerial victories**, securing his status as a **double ace** and earning the title of American Fighter Ace. His decorations include the **Silver Star**, **Distinguished Flying Cross**, **Air Medal**, and several foreign honors, underscoring his international contributions to Allied victory in Europe.

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### **Item Features:**

- **Signer**: Colonel Carroll "Red" McColpin

- **Service**: RAF, RCAF, USAAF – World War II

- **Aerial Victories**: 12 Confirmed

- **Signature**: Hand-signed in **pencil**

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

- **Display**: Professionally preserved in a tamper-evident PSA/DNA slab

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### **Summary:**

This rare and collectible **hand-signed cut signature** from **Carroll “Red” McColpin** represents a unique piece of aviation and military history. As one of the only triple-force American aces of WWII, McColpin’s legacy is one of extraordinary courage and skill. Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, this signature is an outstanding addition to any serious WWII, aviation, or American military autograph collection.

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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