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High Scoring Czech/French Ace
PERINA, Frantisek (1911-2006) First Czech WWII Ace. Considered the best pilot and marks man in the Czech Air Force. Later flew with France and England. Founder of the 312 Czechoslovak Fighter Squadron. Credited with 11 victories in the Battle of France and a total of 14 victories. Very scarce photograph, B&W,5”x7” of Perina wearing his medals and being handed an award by the Minister of Defense and the Air Chief General.in 1991. Signed; “Col/ ret. F.Perina with Czech Min. of Defense.’ On the verso Perina has written: “1991 in Prag with Minister of Defense and Air Chief General. F. Perina.” This was a special gift, written and signed in person in his apartment in Prague......................$165.00
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