At DiligentiaGraphs our focus is to source out the best, authentic items and give you expedient and just service. Our goal is to deliver a five-star experience through prompt shipping and communication. Thank you for viewing our auction and feel free to ask any questions.

The items for sale are to honor the veterans who served our nation and to expose their stories which might otherwise be lesser known.

Hand signed 4x6 inch photo by World War II vet, Charles "Buck" Pattillo. 

Charles Curtis "Buck" Pattillo (June 3, 1924 – May 20, 2019) was a highly decorated United States Air Force Lieutenant General and a pioneering figure in military aviation.  He served for 39 years (1942–1981) and was a founding member of the Skyblazers and the first official Thunderbirds precision flying team, often flying in formation with his identical twin brother, Major General Cuthbert "Bill" Pattillo.

Key highlights of his distinguished career include:

Combat Service: He flew 37 combat missions in the P-51 Mustang during World War II and 120 combat missions in the F-4 Phantom during the Vietnam War.

Leadership: His final roles included serving as Deputy Commander in Chief, U.S. Readiness Command, and Vice Director of the Joint Deployment Agency.

Awards: Pattillo received numerous honors, including the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (three times), the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the French Croix de Guerre

Shipping is done within 24 hours of received payment. We ship our items in 6X9 envelopes, sent first class with tracking and well packed. We do our best to accommodate special shipping requests as needed.

We do accept returns within 14 days that has been communicated and approved. We have a 15% fee on items that are restocked and do pay for return shipping. Refunds are given once items are returned in original condition.

On all of our sold items we donate a percentage of profits to the Wounded Warrior project and to World War II museum in New Orleans, LA.