Description: This auction is for the following autographed 4x6 photograph: BIO: Hervey Stockman WWII 339th Fighter Group, 504th Fighter Squadron Fighter P-51 Mustang Pilot named “Fuxum”. As a P-51 Mustang pilot in World War II, Hervey Stockman flew 68 combat missions and was credited with destroying 2 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. In the Cold War Era of the 1950s he became one of the six original U-2 pilots, flying clandestine CIA missions over the Soviet Union between 1956 and February 1958, including the very first mission over the USSR on July 4, 1956. During the Vietnam War he was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on June 11, 1967, and was held until his release on March 4, 1973.. Pilot during Korea, Vietnam, POW during Vietnam, Recipient of 2 Silver Stars (3rd highest military decoration). 1st Silver Star Citation:United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F4C Aircraft Commander of the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia, on 11 June 1967. On that date, Colonel Stockman successfully protected five flights of F-105 aircraft from hostile attack while they were delivering ordnance on an important military target in this dangerous and highly defended area. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Stockman has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. 2nd Silver Star Citation:United States Air Force, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force on 11 June 1967, while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam. Ignoring international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, the enemy resorted to mental and physical cruelties to obtain information, confessions, and propaganda materials. Colonel Stockman resisted their demands by calling upon his deepest inner strengths in a manner which reflected his devotion to duty and great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED 4x6 PHOTOGRAPH. I ONLY SELL AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA. PLEASE NOTE this 4x6 photograph was printed in the early 2000’s and then personally hand autographed. I do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. When you bid on my items you will receive the real deal authentic hand autographed items. You will receive the same signed photograph that is pictured in the scan. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me. I currently have other rare autographed military and historical signed items available. Please take a look at my other auctions of rare military and historical autographed items.
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Historical Treasures
End Time: 2025-01-25T03:02:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Military
Signed by: WWII FIGHTER PILOT SIGNED PHOTO
Signed: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
