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color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Aviation \u0026amp; Military History Autograph Memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOffered is an authentic hand-signed \u003cstrong\u003e\"Tail End Charlie\"\u003c\/strong\u003e aviation print personally signed by \u003cstrong\u003eErnest Bruce\u003c\/strong\u003e, a World War II veteran associated with the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eConsolidated B-24 Liberator\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis dramatic artwork was created by renowned aviation artist \u003cstrong\u003eStan Stokes\u003c\/strong\u003e and honors the bomber crews who faced extraordinary dangers while flying combat missions over enemy territory during World War II. The print measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18\" x 22\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been hand signed by Ernest Bruce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe print includes an \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication Integrity Verified (AIV)\u003c\/strong\u003e hologram affixed directly to the artwork along with a matching Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully as they are considered part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Hand signed by Ernest Bruce\u003cbr\u003e• \"Tail End Charlie\" artwork by Stan Stokes\u003cbr\u003e• Features the Consolidated B-24 Liberator\u003cbr\u003e• Signed by a World War II aviation veteran\u003cbr\u003e• Print measures approximately 18\" x 22\"\u003cbr\u003e• AIV hologram affixed to the print\u003cbr\u003e• Includes matching AIV Certificate of Authenticity\u003cbr\u003e• Signature obtained during a private signing session\u003cbr\u003e• Not a reproduction, facsimile, autopen, or printed signature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis item includes an \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication Integrity Verified (AIV)\u003c\/strong\u003e hologram affixed directly to the artwork along with a matching Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFounded in 2018, Authentication Integrity Verified (AIV) was created by longtime autograph industry professionals committed to raising standards in authentication, security, and collector confidence. 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