Overall matted size: 20" x 15"
Matted ensemble as shown. $950 (SOLD)
The Signatures
Lieutenant Commander Fred J. Ferrazzano was born in Paterson, New Jersey. He became a naval aviator in 1954. With the VF-111 Sundowners he was deployed to the far east aboard U.S.S. Lexington (CVA 16). His first Mig engagement was off Hainan. During 1964-65 he had two Vietnam combat deployments as Operations Officder of VF-142 aboard the carriers Constellation and Ranger. He sustained damage to six Phantoms during his combat experience off Vietnam, in addition to a near miss from a nervous wingman’s sidewinder. During one mission, he was recovered aboard the carrier minus his Phantom’s nose! During 1973 he ordered and implemented the mining of Haiphong Harbor, much to the surprise of President Nixon! Personal decorations include: Conspicuous Service Cross (8), Conspicuous Service Star (2), Bronze Star, Air Medals (9), Navy Commendation Medals (7) with Combat V (6), and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He retired as Commander.
Commander T.R. Swartz enlisted in the Navy in 1954. He was assigned to the Submarine Service and then qualified for the Naval Aviation Cadet Program. He was commissioned in 1957 and assigned to various fighter squadrons, attack squadrons and Air Wings Staffs. He commanded Fighter Squadron 161, flying the Phantom. Commander Swartz has over 1,000 carrier landings, over 300 combat missions, and became a Mig Killer over North Vietnam in 1967. His combat awards include the Silver Star, D.F.C. (6), Air Medal (25), Navy Commendation Medal (8) and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.
Commander Bob Arnold was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He made three Vietnam war deployments, one in A-4′s and two in A-7′s, flying 336 combat missions. He was awarded the SIlver Star, four D.F.C.’s and several Air Medals. In Vietnam he was with VA 144 and VA 97.
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