Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts

Photograph Signed.

BECKER, Martin (1916-2006).

This Knight's Cross recipient was a German Luftwaffe night fighter ace who claimed 58 downed aircraft in 110 missions -- including a record-breaking 9 four-engine bombers downed the night of March 14-15, 1945. PS, 6¼" X 4½", n.p., n.y. Fine. Matte finish black and white reprint of a WW2-era candid shot showing Becker in uniform chatting with a soldier while a group of soldiers in the background watch -- signed boldly by him in black fineline in a light area at lower left. A superb example, signed later in life. Item #38323

Price: $75.00