Description: Richard "Dick" Ira Bong (September 24, 1920 – August 6, 1945) was a United States Army Air Forces major and Medal of Honorrecipient in World War II. He was one of the most decorated American fighter pilots and the country's top flying ace in the war, credited with shooting down 40 Japanese aircraft, all with the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. He died in California while testing a Lockheed P-80 jet fighter shortly before the war ended. Bong was posthumously inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1986 and has several commemorative monuments named in his honor around the world, including an airport, two bridges, a theater, a veterans historical center, a recreation area, a neighborhood terrace, and several avenues and streets, including the street leading to the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Never too early to think about Christmas gifts. Let me know what you are looking for? Please bid with confidence. I am a 40 year collector of mostly military autographs. I have been on eBay for 25 years. I have a large selection of military/sports autographs in many categories. Check back weekly for new auctions. I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING. PLEASE ASK ME TO SEND AN INVOICE FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES BEFORE PAYING. I do take want list and I find many rare military autographs. TRY ME!! Please see my other items and come back weekly for new items listed. I do buy quality items and trade. Please contact me with anything you are selling or if you have trade items. Thanks for bidding and good luck!
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming
End Time: 2024-12-28T21:05:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Military
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: ACE
