Roy "Butch" Voris Signed "Angels and Knights" 11.5x16 Lithograph (AIV) WWII Ace & Blue Angels

"**Unframed Hand-Signed 11.5x16 Print Titled “Angels and Knights” by Artist Stan Stokes – Signed by Blue Angels Founder Roy ""Butch"" Voris – PSA/DNA Authenticated with Certificate of Authenticity**

Presented is a striking **11.5"" x 16"" fine art aviation print titled *""Angels and Knights""* by renowned aviation artist **Stan Stokes**, **hand signed by both Stokes and legendary U.S. Navy pilot Roy ""Butch"" Voris**, the founding commanding officer of the famed **Blue Angels** demonstration team. This powerful, unframed print is **authenticated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services** and comes complete with their **Certificate of Authenticity**, ensuring its value and provenance.

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### **About Roy ""Butch"" Voris**

**Captain Roy M. “Butch” Voris** (1919–2005) was a decorated **U.S. Navy fighter pilot**, World War II combat veteran, and the **founder and first commanding officer of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron**, better known as the **Blue Angels**.

During World War II, Voris flew F6F Hellcats in the Pacific Theater, achieving ace status with **eight confirmed aerial victories**. After the war, he was personally selected by Admiral Chester Nimitz to form a precision flight demonstration team to showcase Navy aviation excellence and bolster public interest. In 1946, Voris assembled the original Blue Angels team, leading them with daring and professionalism that laid the foundation for what has become one of the most elite and respected flight demonstration teams in the world.

Voris returned to lead the Blue Angels again during the Korean War and served in the Navy until his retirement in 1963.

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### **About the Artwork – “Angels and Knights”**

Created by **Stan Stokes**, one of America’s most celebrated aviation artists, *“Angels and Knights”* captures the spirit of aerial precision and valor. The artwork features the **Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets** in close formation flight alongside an F6F Hellcat, symbolizing the legacy that began with Voris’s wartime service and continued through the team he built. This evocative piece links the **""Knights"" of WWII** to the **""Angels"" of modern naval aviation**.

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### **Item Details**

- **Title**: *“Angels and Knights”*

- **Dimensions**: 11"" x 16"" (unframed)

- **Medium**: Fine art aviation print

- **Signatures**: Roy “Butch” Voris (U.S. Navy Ace, Blue Angels Founder) and Stan Stokes (Artist)

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

- **Includes**: PSA/DNA **Certificate of Authenticity**

- **Condition**: Excellent; crisp signatures, ideal for display or framing

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This signed print represents a **rare convergence of art, history, and heroism**, commemorating the legacy of a true American aviation pioneer. A perfect addition to any collection of **military, naval aviation, or Blue Angels memorabilia**, this piece stands as a tribute to **Captain Roy “Butch” Voris**, the man who brought the Navy’s elite to the skies in breathtaking formation."

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

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