Summer 2024 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 304:
Description
George Chandler enlisted as an Aviation Cadet in the Army Air Corps in 1941 and ordered to start training in January 1942, graduating as a pilot in the summer of 1942 and ordered to overseas duty immediately. George Chandler was a decorated World War II fighter pilot, flying P-40 fighters in New Guinea and P-38 fighters in the Solomon Islands with the highly respected 339th Fighter Squadron of the 13th Air Force on Guadalcanal. It was the first squadron to be equipped with the P-38 fighters. In the air fighting from Guadalcanal up through the Solomon Islands to Rabaul, he flew more than 100 combat missions and shot down five Japanese fighters. Twice he had to return from a mission with one engine shot out on his P-38. A recognized fighter ace, George was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with 11 Oak Leaf Clusters. This signed photo is a copy of an actual period photo. The signature is original. Good overall condition.
Condition: See description for notes on condition. Please note that all items are sold as is without returns, so please ask questions in advance of bidding.
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