Alex Vraciu Autographs
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.
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.
After World War II, Vraciu continued to serve in the Navy, flying in the Korean War and serving as a flight instructor. He retired from the Navy in 1963 with the rank of Commander. In recognition of his service, Vraciu was awarded numerous medals, including the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Medal. Alex Vraciu passed away on January 29, 2015, at the age of 96, but his legacy as one of America's greatest fighter pilots will always be remembered.
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Traded items with a signature of Alex Vraciu
The most expensive item with a signature of Alex Vraciu (Autographed Alex Vraciu WWII Fighter Pilot 19 Victories Signed Ace Card Auto PSA) was sold in February 2026 for $354.98 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 January 2026 with $354.98 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was July 2011. In average, an autographed item from Alex Vraciu is worth $12.72.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Alex Vraciu were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | 30 Autograghs SIGNED Hellcat F6F WW2 by Tillman inc. Alex Vraciu | $216.50 |  |
| Alex Vraciu Hand Signed Cut Signature GOE Lithograph WWII Ace 19V (d) | $29.95 | |
| Alex Vraciu signed FIGHTER PILOT book, 2010 WWII Hellcat Ace 19V Ace in a Day NC | $149.99 | |
| Alex Vraciu World War 2 ACE 19 Kills SIGNED Vintage air Mail FDC-1949 | $29.00 | |
 | Alexander Alex Vraciu WWII War Fighter Pilot Ace Navy Cross Signed Autograph FDC | $24.99 | |
| Autographed Alex Vraciu WWII Ace 1992 Pacific Signed Rookie Card Auto (RC) PSA | $354.98 | |
| Autographed Alex Vraciu WWII Fighter Pilot 19 Victories Signed Ace Card Auto PSA | $354.98 | |
| Fighter Pilot : The World War II Career of Alex Vraciu Ray E. Boo Signed | $12.00 | |
| RARE Alex Vraciu WWII War Hero Fighter Pilot Signed 8x10 | $55.99 | |
| RARE Alex Vraciu WWII War Hero Fighter Pilot Signed Photo Certified | $40.00 | |
| SIGNED by 18 FIGHTER PILOTS Top Guns Alex Vraciu, J. Swett, C. Older Autograph | $187.00 | |
| WW2 Ace Alex Vraciu Aboard F6F Hellcat Pacific - Hand SIGNED Photo | $90.00 | |
| WW2 Ace Alex Vraciu Lexington 6 Kills - Hand SIGNED Photo | $70.00 | |
| WW2 Alex Vraciu Hellcat Ace Philippine Sea - Hand SIGNED Photo | $60.00 | |
| WWII Ace Alex Vraciu Signed Lot Autographs + Hellcat Photo & Documents – USN | $106.00 | |
Latest News about Alex Vraciu
Alex Vraciu dies at 96; World War II fighter ace (03/08/2015): 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 (02/17/2015): 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 (02/10/2015): 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 (02/03/2015): Navy pilot who shot down six Japanese planes in eight minutes in World War II.
