Hub Zemke, Gabby Gabreski, Gerald Johnson Signed Cut Signature (PSA) WWII Top 56th FG Aces

Presented is a hand-signed cut signature featuring the autographs of three of America’s most celebrated World War II fighter aces — Colonel Hubert “Hub” Zemke (1914–1994), Colonel Gerald W. Johnson (1919–2002), and Colonel Francis “Gabby” Gabreski (1919–2002). Each has signed in permanent ink, and the piece has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, ensuring both verification and long-term preservation.

These three legendary airmen served together in the famed 56th Fighter Group, known as “Zemke’s Wolf Pack,” which became the highest-scoring U.S. Army Air Forces fighter group in the European Theater, credited with more than 665 aerial victories.

Colonel Hub Zemke was the brilliant tactician and commanding officer whose leadership and combat skill earned him 17.75 aerial victories and the Distinguished Service Cross. His emphasis on disciplined teamwork and tactical innovation defined the success of the 56th Fighter Group.

Colonel Gerald W. Johnson, one of the youngest aces in the Eighth Air Force, achieved 16 aerial victories flying the P-47 Thunderbolt. His cool precision and relentless combat style made him one of the unit’s most respected leaders.

Colonel Francis “Gabby” Gabreski, credited with 28 aerial victories in World War II, was America’s top ace in the European Theater. A bold and aggressive pilot, Gabreski’s record of combat success carried into the Korean War, making him one of the few U.S. pilots to achieve ace status in two conflicts.

This rare triple-signed cut unites the autographs of three of the greatest names in American air combat history — commanders, innovators, and heroes of the legendary Zemke’s Wolf Pack.

Signers: Col. Hubert “Hub” Zemke, Col. Gerald W. Johnson, Col. Francis “Gabby” Gabreski — WWII P-47 Aces, 56th Fighter Group

Medium: Hand-signed in permanent ink on cut signature

Authentication: PSA/DNA, authenticated and encapsulated

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.

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