Chuck Yeager & C.E. Bud Anderson Signed "Oxford Boys" Lithograph (AIV)
Artist Proof #8 Lithograph - dual signed by top P-51 Aces
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" **“Deadly Duo” Hand Signed Lithograph by Terry South — Featuring Signatures of WWII P-51 Mustang Aces Brig. Gen. C.E. “Bud” Anderson & Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager — Artist Proof #8 — From the Estate of C.E. “Bud” Anderson — AI-Verified Certificate of Authenticity**
Offered for auction is a remarkable **hand signed lithograph titled “Deadly Duo”** by acclaimed aviation artist **Terry South**, featuring the **original pencil signatures** of two of America’s most legendary World War II fighter aces—**Brigadier General C.E. “Bud” Anderson** and **Brigadier General Chuck Yeager**—along with the artist. This lithograph is **hand numbered Artist Proof 8** produced and originates directly from the **personal estate of General Anderson**, enhancing its historical and collectible significance.
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### **Biographies of the Signers**
**Brig. Gen. C.E. “Bud” Anderson**
An iconic figure of the air war over Europe, Anderson served with the **357th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force**, achieving **16 ¼ aerial victories** in his famed **P-51 Mustang “Old Crow.”** As a **triple ace**, he completed 116 combat missions without ever being hit by enemy fire. Following WWII, he continued an illustrious career as a test pilot and Air Force officer, rising to the rank of **Brigadier General**, and was honored in 2022 with an honorary promotion by the U.S. Air Force.
**Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager**
A household name in aviation history, Yeager flew with the **357th Fighter Group**, notching **11.5 aerial victories** in his P-51 “Glamorous Glen.” He gained worldwide fame on **October 14, 1947**, when he became the **first person to break the sound barrier** in the Bell X-1. His trailblazing career included decades as a test pilot, combat leader, and aviation innovator, leaving a lasting legacy on both military and civilian flight.
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### **About the P-51 Mustang in WWII**
The **North American P-51 Mustang** was arguably the most important fighter aircraft of World War II. With its range, speed, and agility, the P-51 gave the U.S. 8th Air Force the ability to **escort bombers deep into enemy territory**, dramatically reducing losses and turning the tide of the air war in Europe. Pilots like Anderson and Yeager embodied the plane’s lethal efficiency and legendary reputation.
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### **Lithograph Details**
- **Title**: *Deadly Duo*
- **Artist**: Terry South
- **Edition**: Artist Proof #8
- **Signatures**: Hand signed in pencil by **C.E. “Bud” Anderson**, **Chuck Yeager**, and **Terry South**
- **Authentication**: Comes with **AI-Verified Certificate of Authenticity**
- **Condition**: Excellent, suitable for framing
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This **Artist Proof lithograph** is a museum-quality tribute to two of the greatest American fighter pilots of all time. With **historical provenance and rare dual signatures**, it is an exceptional acquisition for collectors of World War II aviation history and military fine art."
The lot / autograph(s) includes an official Authentication Integrity Verified (AIV) hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.
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