Pappy Boyington Signed Chance Vought Corsair F4U-1 Lithograph (AIV) WWII Ace

"Presented is a hand-signed limited edition lithograph titled “Chance Vought Corsair F4U-1, Marine Fighting Squadron 214,” created by aviation artist Richard Thomas and personally autographed by Colonel Gregory “Pappy” Boyington (1912–1988), legendary Marine Corps fighter ace and Medal of Honor recipient. This impressive print measures 20 x 38 inches and is numbered 464 in the edition. The signature has been authenticated by AI-Verified and comes with their Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring both verification and long-term preservation.

The lithograph depicts the iconic Vought F4U Corsair, the rugged and powerful aircraft flown by the famed Marine Fighting Squadron 214 (VMF-214) — better known as the “Black Sheep Squadron.” Under Boyington’s leadership, VMF-214 became one of the most celebrated fighter units of World War II, achieving extraordinary combat success in the Pacific Theater.

Colonel Gregory “Pappy” Boyington was one of America’s most renowned fighter aces. A former member of the American Volunteer Group “Flying Tigers,” Boyington transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps and took command of VMF-214 in 1943. Flying the F4U Corsair, Boyington and his pilots quickly gained a reputation for aggressive tactics, exceptional flying skill, and daring victories. By January 1944, Boyington had achieved 28 confirmed aerial victories, making him one of the highest-scoring Marine Corps aces of the war.

During combat over Rabaul, Boyington was shot down and spent 20 months as a prisoner of war in Japan. Upon his liberation, he was celebrated as a national hero and awarded the Medal of Honor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Navy Cross for his valor in aerial combat. His postwar memoir, Baa Baa Black Sheep, further cemented his place in aviation legend and inspired the popular television series of the same name.

This limited edition Richard Thomas lithograph captures the spirit of the Black Sheep Squadron and the aircraft that made Boyington famous. Authentically hand-signed by “Pappy” Boyington, it stands as a striking and highly collectible tribute to one of the most charismatic and accomplished fighter aces of World War II.

Title: Chance Vought Corsair F4U-1, Marine Fighting Squadron 214

Artist: Richard Thomas

Signer: Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington (1912–1988), Medal of Honor Recipient, USMC Fighter Ace

Aircraft: Vought F4U-1 Corsair

Unit: VMF-214 “Black Sheep Squadron”

Edition: No. 464 of the limited edition

Medium: 20 x 38 inch lithograph

Authentication: AI-Verified, with Certificate of Authenticity"

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