Harold Fischer Korean War Ace Autographed Cover

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Harold Fischer Autographed Commemorative Philatelic Cover :: Details Authentic vintage postal cover hand signed by Korean War ace Harold Fischer. Fischer is credited with having 10 war time victories. :: Additional Biography / Product Information Col. Harold E. Fischer, Jr. (May 8, 1925 – April 30, 2009) was a United States Air Force fighter pilot. Fischer saw action in the Korean War, shooting down eleven MiG aircraft in his more than 175 missions in the conflict. In April 1953, after experiencing an engine failure, Fischer ejected from his F-86 Sabre north of the Yalu River, in Chinese territory, a location that the Air Force had specifically ordered its pilots not to enter. Fischer was taken captive by Chinese military personnel and imprisoned near Mukden, Manchuria. Despite a cease-fire—effectively ending hostilities—ten days after his capture, he was not released. After a thwarted escape attempt nine months into his captivity, he was routinely tortured and ultimately admitted to trumped up charges that he had been ordered to enter Manchuria and that he had participated in germ warfare. A mock trial led to his release in May 1955. Fischer was returned to active service two months later. Later in his career, he served in the Vietnam War, mainly as a helicopter pilot. He flew more than 200 missions in Vietnam. He served in the military for 30 years, receiving many decorations, including the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Distinguished Service Cross. Born near Lone Rock, Iowa on a farm, Fischer died April 30, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada from complications after back surgery. He was 83. :: Condition—Quality This item is in mint condition unless noted. The signature and photo (item) is usually much clearer in-person than it appears in the scanned image, unless noted. All photos we sell are actual photographs. We do not sell laser or ink jet prints unless noted. All signatures are hand signed, no preprints, stamped or secretarial signatures are sold by JG Autographs, Inc. All scans represent the actual item the high bidder will receive. We do not use stock, representative scans. The signature and photo displayed will be the exact item the high bidder will receive. :: Certificate of Authenticity All autographs sold by JG Autographs, Inc. come with our detailed Certificate of Authenticity for the particular item purchased, hand signed by our president. All COA's are individual to the exact item purchased and include a printed thumbnail image of the exact item. :: Shipping/Payment Information Our preferred method of To pay with paypal please just We also accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. If you wish to pay with a credit card you can do so either through paypal or by contacting us directly to arrange credit card payment over the phone. International orders must :: Return Policy All items can be returned for any reason, no questions asked, within 7 days of arrival to recipient. A full refund will be granted for all returns. Return postage will only be refunded in the case of an inaccurately described item or an item which is damaged in shipment. About JG Autographs, Inc. JG Autographs, Inc. has been a leading autograph company since the mid 1990's. From the beginning, the idea was simple; sell top quality 100% authentic autographed material. Today, nearly ten years after the founding of JG Autographs, we continue our commitment to provide our customers only the best authentic material in the industry. JG Autographs, Inc. is a leader in providing authentic autographed items to private collectors, dealers and galleries all over the world. Our impeccable reputation stands behind our products. read more

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