Lot # 195 - Two Rare Signed Aviation Prints — Pappy Boyington 1977 & Frank Wootton

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A remarkable pair of historically significant aviation prints, each carrying exceptional provenance through signatures of legendary WWII pilots and artists. This duo offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire authenticated, personally inscribed pieces tied to some of the most celebrated names in military aviation.


1. “Masters of the Sky” — Signed by Pappy Boyington, 1977

A dramatic WWII fighter‑aircraft scene, personally signed and inscribed by Colonel Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, USMC — Medal of Honor recipient, Commanding Officer of VMF‑214 “Black Sheep,” and one of America’s most iconic fighter aces.

21" W X 24" H

Provenance & Details

  • Hand‑signed: “Pappy Boyington”

  • Personal inscription: “Aug 21, 1977 — To Dr. Dave [name], With Highest Regards”

  • Additional notation: “Masters of the Sky”

  • Edition marking: 9/95

  • Artwork date: 1974

  • Subject: Spitfire squadron in flight

  • Presentation: Professionally framed

A highly desirable piece for collectors of Marine Corps history, Medal of Honor recipients, and WWII aviation art.


2. Frank Wootton Aviation Print — Signed by Wootton, Douglas Bader & Bob Stanford Tuck

A superb print by Frank Wootton P.R.S.A., widely regarded as the greatest aviation artist of the 20th century. This example is elevated by the signatures of two legendary RAF aces:

  • Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader, C.B.E., D.S.O., D.F.C. & Two Bars

  • Wing Commander Bob Stanford Tuck

Provenance & Details

  • Artist signature: Frank Wootton

  • Pilot signatures: Douglas Bader & Bob Stanford Tuck

  • Subject: WWII fighter aircraft in formation

    Edition marking: 567/850

  • Presentation: Framed and matted with signature windows

This combination of Wootton’s artistry with the autographs of two of Britain’s most celebrated fighter aces makes the print exceptionally collectible. 32" W X 29" H

Together, these prints represent the American and British sides of WWII fighter history — Boyington of the USMC and Bader/Tuck of the RAF — each authenticated through direct signatures and inscriptions. A standout offering for aviation, military, and historical memorabilia collectors.



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