Description: WWIIAce PilotFrank Hurlbut82nd Fighter Group15th Air ForceSigned Photo Frank D. Hurlbut (July 20, 1922-2017) began his military career at age 17 in the Utah National Guard. In February 1942 he transferred to the Army Air Forces for flight training and graduated as a staff sergeant pilot at Luke Field, Arizona on 27 August 1942. After a stint in P-39s at Dale Mabrey Field, Florida, he was sent to England and was promoted to flight officer in December. Sent to North Africa as a replacement pilot, he transitioned into P-38s and was assigned to the 96th Fighter Squadron, 82nd Fighter Group, flying a P-38 named "Hell's Angels". On his third mission on II April 1943, Hurlbut scored his first victory when his flight intercepted 25 Ju-S2s evacuating key personnel from North Africa. He downed one but his aircraft was hit and he had to crash-land. On 20 May he destroyed a FW-190 and damaged a Me-109, and on 18 June, escorting B-25s to Sardinia, he shot down a Me-109, followed by a Me 109 probable, and minutes later destroyed an Italian Re.2001. Hurlbut became an ace on 10 July during the Sicilian invasion, downing three FW-l09s and damaging another. On 7 August, he claimed a FW-190 destroyed and a Me-109 damaged. He scored his last victory on 2 September, downing a Me-109 after a 75-mile chase. After 50 missions he returned to the States and instructed in P-38s and later in P-61s at Van Nuys, California. During World War II, he became an ACE, credited with shooting down 9 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. Hurlbut remained in the post-war Air Force, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in August 1964. This signed photo is a copy of an actual period photo. The signature is real and was most likely signed in the 1980s-2000s. Condition: nice condition Size: 8 x 10 inches Look over pictures to see the exact item you will receive and to determine the overall condition of this item. Thanks for looking! Jeff
Price: 40 USD
Location: Liverpool, New York
End Time: 2024-09-29T00:15:53.000Z
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