Description

Description: World War II flying ace Colonel Walker Melville “Bud” Mahurin (December 5, 1918 – May 11, 2010) signed this animated candid photograph showing him in his aviator garb and speaking to someone off camera.

Mahurin was the first American pilot to become a double ace in the European Theater. He was the only United States Air Force pilot to shoot down enemy planes in both the European and Pacific Theaters and the Korean War. During World War II he was credited with 20.75 aerial victories, making him the sixth-highest American P-47 ace. He was credited with shooting down 3.5 MiG-15s in Korea, giving him a total of 24.25 aircraft destroyed in aerial combat.

10″ x 8″. Item #A01847

Condition: Ink transfer from printed text visible on Mahurin’s chest, otherwise very good condition with a strong signature.