Initially a Navy pilot, he resigned his commission to volunteer for the AVG as a Squadron Leader in the 2nd Pursuit Squadron (Panda Bears) until its disbandment on July 4th, 1942. The AVG’s second highest scoring Ace, he remained in China commanding the 23rd Fighter Group increasing his tally to 18¼ victories. At the end of WWII he commanded the 412th Fighter Group, the first to be equipped with jets. later serving in Korea.

Regarded as one of WWII’s finest leaders, we are privileged to have several pieces signed by this legendary Ace.

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