Fall 2024 Militaria & Collectibles Auction

WWII Pilot Joe Rosbert Flying Tigers Ace AVG Signed Photo PBY Commander

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Start price: $40

Estimated price: $60 - $80

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Description

Joe Rosbert (January 19, 1917-January 7, 2007) became a PBY aircraft commander – a rare achievement for a young pilot. When a recruiter for the American Volunteer Group came thru in 1941, he opted for the adventure of becoming a fighter pilot for the Chinese. Released from his reserve Commission, he arrived in Rangoon, Burma in late summer, transitioning into the Curtiss P-40. He is credited with shooting down four Nates and two Japanese light bombers. He shared in the destruction of four Japanese bombers during his first aerial engagement. Rosbert was assigned to the 1st Pursuit Squadron and began to fly the Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk. At Chennaults request he joined the China National Aviation Corporation to fly supplies over the Hump. During the last of his 150 trips over the Himalayas, Rosbert crashed at 14,000 feet and was missing for two months. This signed photo is a copy of an actual period photo. The signature is real and was most likely signed in the 1980s-2000s. The approximate size is 8 x 10 inches. The photo is in nice 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.