Fall 2024 Militaria & Collectibles Auction

WWII Era Double P-47 Ace Pilot Bud Mahurin Signed Photo

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Start price: $40

Estimated price: $60 - $80

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Description

Walker Melville Bud Mahurin (December 5, 1918–May 11, 2010) was a USAF officer and aviator. During WWII while serving in the Army Air Forces, he was a flying ace. Mahurin was the first American pilot to become a double ace in the European Theater. He was the only USAF 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. This signed photo is a copy of an actual period photo. The signature is original. Good overall condition.

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