WWII AAF Fighter Ace 94th Fighter Squadron DI W Rickenbacker Letter
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:15792243 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Item Description
An outstanding original WWII US Army Air Forces Fighter Ace, Captain Newell O. Roberts, 94th Fighter Squadron DI/DUI with original Rickenbacker letter sending the DI to Roberts; also has a 2" pilot wing as part of the group. The DI is in Massaro's book on AAF DIs as 94A1. DI has sterling hallmark and a pinback attachment with drop-in pin. DI measures 27 mm by 13 mm. DI in excellent condition, surface shows minor wear. The shirt size pil...ot wing is marked AMICO Sterling, pinback, and in very good condition. The letter from Rickenbacker is in excellent condition and a very rare item. The group also includes the book "Aces Against Germany" which has a section on him and the September 4th, 1943 issue of Collier's with an article entitled "Three Seconds to Fight - In Combat with a Yank Fighter Pilot' by Captain Newell Roberts. Captain Roberts was credited with 5 confirmed and 3 probables flying with the 1st Fighter Group in N. Africa - 1942-43. A very historical group. No reserve, so good luck.
** The photos above are of the actual item for sale and are intended to help show condition. Item will be shipped in a padded envelope via first class package rate to domestic and foreign addresses. We are happy to combine items to save on shipping.
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An outstanding original WWII US Army Air Forces Fighter Ace, Captain Newell O. Roberts, 94th Fighter Squadron DI/DUI with original Rickenbacker letter sending the DI to Roberts; also has a 2" pilot wing as part of the group. The DI is in Massaro's book on AAF DIs as 94A1. DI has sterling hallmark and a pinback attachment with drop-in pin. DI measures 27 mm by 13 mm. DI in excellent condition, surface shows minor wear. The shirt size pil...ot wing is marked AMICO Sterling, pinback, and in very good condition. The letter from Rickenbacker is in excellent condition and a very rare item. The group also includes the book "Aces Against Germany" which has a section on him and the September 4th, 1943 issue of Collier's with an article entitled "Three Seconds to Fight - In Combat with a Yank Fighter Pilot' by Captain Newell Roberts. Captain Roberts was credited with 5 confirmed and 3 probables flying with the 1st Fighter Group in N. Africa - 1942-43. A very historical group. No reserve, so good luck.
** The photos above are of the actual item for sale and are intended to help show condition. Item will be shipped in a padded envelope via first class package rate to domestic and foreign addresses. We are happy to combine items to save on shipping.
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