Alex Vraciu was a highly decorated American naval aviator, born on November 2, 1918, in East Chicago, Indiana. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and was commissioned as an Ensign. Vraciu's career spanned 27 years, during which he became one of the most successful fighter pilots in U.S. Navy history. He flew the Grumman F6F Hellcat and was credited with downing 19 Japanese aircraft, making him the sixth highest-scoring American ace of World War II. More about Alex Vraciu
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Vraciu's most significant action in World War II came on June 19, 1944, during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, also known as the "Marianas Turkey Shoot." Vraciu led a flight of eight F6F Hellcats that intercepted a formation of 40 Japanese aircraft. Vraciu personally shot down six of the enemy planes, while his wingman took down two more. The U.S. Navy pilots destroyed a total of 17 Japanese planes in the engagement, and Vraciu's skill and bravery were praised by his superiors.In total, we tracked 369 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Alex Vraciu (Commander Alex Vraciu JSA 8x10 SIGNED WWII TRIPLE ACE 19 V, Turkey Shoot Pilot) was sold in August 2023 for $175.00 while the cheapest item (ALEX VRACIU SIGNED WWII USA NAVY HELLCATS ACE SHOWING KILLS) found a new owner for $0.99 in March 2013. The month with the most items sold (7) was June 2010 with an average selling price of $9.99 for an autographed item of Alex Vraciu. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2023 with $175.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was July 2011. In average, an autographed item from Alex Vraciu is worth $11.52.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Alex Vraciu were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
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Alex Vraciu Fighter ACE World War 2 Signed Patriotic Postcard 1999 | $32.00 | ||
Alex Vraciu Signed 8x10 Photo Autographed WWII Triple Ace Pilot | $30.00 | ||
Alex Vraciu Signed Page Autographed WWII Triple Ace Pilot | $30.00 | ||
Alex Vraciu Top WWII Navy Ace Signed 8x10 Glossy Photo & Info Sheet | $14.95 | ||
Alex Vraciu World War II Flying Ace signed 8x10 photo PSA/DNA inscriptions | $69.99 | ||
Alex Vraciu WW2 Triple Ace Pilot Autographed Framed Picture Autograph Photo | $59.99 | ||
ALEX VRACIU WWII ACE SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO USN 19 VICS VF-6 VF-16 VF-20 ACE IN A DAY | $59.95 | ||
Commander Alex Vraciu JSA 8x10 SIGNED WWII TRIPLE ACE 19 V, Turkey Shoot Pilot | $175.00 | ||
LT Alex Vraciu DOUBLE ACE Marianas Turkey Shoot SIGNED Grinnell Bio Post Card | $14.99 | ||
Vintage Autographed Photo - LTJG Alex Vraciu - WWII Pilot with 19 Victories | $23.00 |
Alex Vraciu dies at 96; World War II fighter ace (03/08/15): On Dec. 14, 1944, in the sky over the Philippines, it looked as if luck had run out for pilot Lt. Alex Vraciu, a top World War II fighter ace.
Alex Vraciu, WWII fighter pilot, dead at 96 (02/17/15): East Chicago native and decorated U.S. Navy fighter pilot Alex Vraciu died Jan. 29 in Sacramento, Calif. He was 96 years old.
Alex Vraciu, Navy flying ace in the Pacific during World War II, dies at 96 (02/10/15): Mr. Vraciu was credited with shooting down 19 Japanese planes ? including six in eight minutes in 1944.
Alex Vraciu, Hoosier WWII fighter pilot, dead at age 96 (02/03/15): Navy pilot who shot down six Japanese planes in eight minutes in World War II.
Alex Vraciu, Navy flying ace in the Pacific during World War II, dies at 96 (02/2015): Mr. Vraciu was credited with shooting down 19 Japanese planes ? including six in eight minutes in 1944.