This auction is for the following General Jay Robbins (Deceased) WWII Ace Pilot with 22 kills autographed in-uniform 8x10 inch photograph. This General Jay Robbins autographed 8x10 photograph has been authenticated by the most prestigious and respected authentication company in the hobby JSA #CK54188. Autographed items that have been authenticated by JSA adds and additional value to all signed items that bare the JSA authentication process.

 
BIO: General Jay T. Robbins (Deceased) WWII  QUADRUPLE ACE Pilot 22 Air Victories, 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force flying a P-38 in the Pacific Theater. One of the most highly decorated WWII Ace Pilots he is a recipient of 2 Distinguished Service Cross (2nd highest military decoration), 2 Silver Star (3rd highest military decoration), 4 Distinguished Flying Cross, 2 Air Force Distinguished Service, 2 Legion of Merit, 7 Air Medals.


If you are not familiar with General Robbins accomplishments during WWII please read his two Distinguished Service Cross Citation: 

1st Distinguished Service Cross Citation:

First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Jay Thorpe Robbins (ASN: 0-405112), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-38 Fighter Airplane in the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 4 September 1943. On this date First Lieutenant Robbins shot down four enemy aircraft in a single mission. First Lieutenant Robbins' unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.

2nd Distinguished Service Cross Citation:

First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Jay Thorpe Robbins (ASN: 0-405112), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-38 Fighter Airplane in the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 24 October 1943. On this date, for the second time in less than two month, First Lieutenant Robbins shot down four enemy aircraft in a single mission. First Lieutenant Robbins' unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.


THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC HAND JSA AUTOGRAPHED 8x10 PHOTO JSA. This is one of the last remaining autographs that I have available of him. I am close to being permanently sold out do not miss out on your chance to add this remarkable collectable to your collection. PLEASE NOTE this photograph was printed posted war then signed. I ONLY SELL AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA. I do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. When you bid on my items you get the real deal authentic hand autographed items. You will receive the same item that is pictured in the scan. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me. I combine S&H when multiple items are purchased. I ship items internationally the price for international S&H varies by country. 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.