USA FDC Signed by Lt Col James Empey WW11 Army Air Force 5th Fighter SqnDuring World War II, James Empey became a ...

USA FDC Signed by Lt Col James Empey WW11 Army Air Force 5th Fighter SqnDuring World War II, James Empey became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. Recalled to active duty in 1952, he subsequently served a combat tour in Vietnam as a Forward Air Controller, before retiring in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. CITATION: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) James William Empey (ASN: 0-754606), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against the enemy as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 5th Fighter Squadron, 52d Fighter Group, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theatre of Operations His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army Air Forces. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99