Description: Greetings and Salutations! Welcome to our store. We upload listings often!! ITEM: Paul Thayer - US Deputy Secretary of Defense, WW2 Flying Ace (6 Victories) RARE ACHIEVEMENT: William Paul Thayer (November 23, 1919 – May 6, 2010) was an American test pilot, flying ace, aviation executive, and United States Deputy Secretary of Defense during the Reagan Administration. Thayer entered the Naval Aviation Cadet Program in mid-1941, earning his wings as a naval aviator in March 1942. His posting in the United States Navy during World War II was with Fighter Squadron 26 (VF-26). CREDIT: Thayer flew a F4F Wildcat and became a flying ace, with six confirmed and four probable aerial victories, and nine further Japanese Air Force aircraft destroyed on the ground. He also participated in the sinking of a Japanese destroyer. PROVENANCE: Collection acquired from the Bob Troubetzkoy Estate of San Francisco in 2015 who was an autograph collector of WW2 flying aces, AVG aces, and generals. All the WW2 hereos in his collection are deceased, therefore, the autographs are rare. Condition Varies. SIGNED: Yes SIZE: 3-3/4" x 6-1/2" CONDITION: Pre-Owned, Please use EBay magnifying feature on photos for detail conditions. Condition varies. SHIPPING: Plastic sleeved, will be mailed via USPS with proper protection. ITEM#: L5_024
Price: 16.99 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2025-01-18T01:30:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.89 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Military
Signed by: Paul Thayer
Signed: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
