{"product_id":"original-signed-picture-u-s-wwii-black-sheep-marine-fighter-squadron-214-framed-picture-signed-by-pilots-edwin-l-olander-robert-mcclurg-and-john-f-bolt-11-x-14","title":"Original Signed Picture: U.S. WWII “Black Sheep” Marine Fighter Squadron 214 Framed Picture Signed by Pilots Edwin L. Olander, Robert McClurg and John F. Bolt - 11 ¼ x 14 ¼”","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful photograph of the legendary “Black Sheep” Marine Fighter Squadron 214. This is a copy of an original picture and was signed by 3 of the surviving pilots at the time. The picture is in a wonderful frame that measures approximately\u003cstrong\u003e 11 ¼ x 14 ¼\u003c\/strong\u003e”. It comes with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Signatures Present:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- John Franklin Bolt (19 May 1921 – 8 September 2004) was a naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps and a decorated flying ace who served during World War II and the Korean War. He remains the only U.S. Marine to achieve ace status in two wars and was also the only Marine jet fighter ace. He rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel during his military career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Edwin Lawrence Olander Jr. (March 27, 1917 – October 9, 2008) was an American World War II flying ace and politician. In July 1941, Olander enlisted in the United States Navy as an aviator. He later transferred to the United States Marine Corps Aviation. He served in Col. Pappy Boyington's Black Sheep Squadron. During the Bougainville Campaign, Olander shot down three Japanese planes and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. On December 30, 1943, he became an ace by shooting down his fifth plane in a strike on Rabaul. He left the service with the rank of captain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Robert McClurg: Robert McClurg became a World War II Marine Corps ACE while flying with the famous \"Black Sheep Squadron,\" and was credited with shooting down a total of SEVEN enemy aircraft in aerial combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45086973526085,"sku":"ONSV26PCS277","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26PCS277__01.jpg?v=1780341263","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-signed-picture-u-s-wwii-black-sheep-marine-fighter-squadron-214-framed-picture-signed-by-pilots-edwin-l-olander-robert-mcclurg-and-john-f-bolt-11-x-14","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}