Auction 261
Autograph auction Football, Space, TV/Film, Military, Historic photos, covers and books.
By Chaucer Auctions
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Mar 22, 2024
Unit 1, Bowles Well Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6PQ
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LOT 208:
WW2 Luftwaffe fighter ace Otto Schutz KC signed 7 x 5 inch b/w portrait photo with separate biography card. Otto ...
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Sold for: £55
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Estimated price :
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Buyer's Premium: 22.95%
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WW2 Luftwaffe fighter ace Otto Schutz KC signed 7 x 5 inch b/w portrait photo with separate biography card. Otto Schultz flew with II /JG 51 Molders during the Battle of Britain. He moved to the Eastern Front and gained his first victory on the 22 June 1941. As well as flying missions on the Russian front he also flew missions against Tunisia, Italy, Romania and Hungary. He was awarded his Knight`s Cross on the 14 March 1943 while at the rank of Oberfeldwebel with 51 victories. He scored 20 victories in Tunisia and went on to become Staffelkapitan of 6/JG 51. Schultz was a very accomplished fighter pilot and often referred to as one of the Luftwaffe`s fighter `experts` who on account of their ability and experience managed to survive the entire war and completing a vast number of missions. Total of 73 victories, 40 of which scored on the Eastern Front and 8 four engined bombers. Over 800 missions. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
