William Leverette Signed 8x10 Photograph (AIV) WWII 15 AF P-38 Ace 11 Victories

"**Hand-Signed 8x10 Photograph by WWII American Fighter Ace William Leverette – AI-Verified Certificate of Authenticity**

Presented for auction is an original **8x10 photograph personally hand-signed by WWII American Fighter Ace Colonel William ""Bill"" Leverette**, one of the most accomplished U.S. Army Air Forces pilots of the North African Campaign. This remarkable artifact is accompanied by an **AI-Verified Certificate of Authenticity**, with a **matching authenticity sticker affixed to the photograph**, affirming its provenance and collectible value.

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### **Colonel William Leverette – Hero of the Mediterranean Theater**

Colonel **William Leverette** (1913–2003) was a distinguished **Fighter Ace of the 37th Fighter Squadron, 14th Fighter Group, 15th Air Force**, renowned for his valor and skill flying the **Bell P-38 Lightning** in the Mediterranean Theater during World War II. He is officially credited with **11 confirmed aerial victories**.

One of Leverette’s most extraordinary achievements occurred on **October 9, 1943**, when, while escorting bombers over Greece, he and his squadron encountered a large formation of German Ju-87 Stuka dive bombers. In a single mission, Leverette personally **shot down seven enemy aircraft**, tying him for one of the most victories in a single combat engagement by an American pilot in WWII.

For his actions, he was awarded the:

- **Distinguished Service Cross**, the U.S. Army’s second-highest military decoration for extraordinary heroism,

- **Distinguished Flying Cross**,

- **Air Medal with multiple Oak Leaf Clusters**,

- And other campaign and service medals.

After the war, Leverette continued his service in the newly established U.S. Air Force, rising to the rank of Colonel before retiring.

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### **Legacy**

William Leverette's record remains one of the most impressive among American fighter pilots of WWII. His performance in the skies above Europe and North Africa exemplified extraordinary aerial courage, strategic command, and selfless dedication. He remains a revered figure among military aviation historians and WWII scholars.

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### **Piece Overview**

This **hand-signed 8x10 photograph by Colonel William Leverette** captures both the man and the legacy of the Allied air campaign during WWII. The piece is authenticated by **AI-Verified authentication services**, and includes a **Certificate of Authenticity** along with a **matching authenticity sticker affixed to the photograph**.

An outstanding addition to any collection of **WWII memorabilia, U.S. Army Air Forces history, or military aviation artifacts**, this autographed photograph honors the legacy of a true American Fighter Ace and national hero."

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.

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