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| *The value given for each signature has been calculated by us based on the historical significance and rarity of the signature. Values of many pilot signatures have risen in recent years and will likely continue to rise as they become more and more rare. | |
| Name | Info |
| Captain Arthur J Schultz *Signature Value : £40 | Pacific Theater Dauntless pilot. |
| Captain Ben Preston *Signature Value : £35 | Pacific Theater Dauntless pilot. |
| Captain Lawrence G Traynor *Signature Value : £40 | Pacific Theater Dauntless pilot. |
| Commander Harold L Buell *Signature Value : £40 | Pacific Theater Dauntless pilot. |
| Commander Joe Riley *Signature Value : £45 | Pacific Theater Dauntless pilot. |
| The Aircraft : | |
| Name | Info |
| Dauntless | The Douglas SBD Dauntless was a naval Dive Bomber and was the US Navys main dive bomber from mid 1940 to late 1943. The Douglas SBD Dauntless, which earned the nickname Slow, But Deadly entered service with the USN and USMC in 1940. Powered by a 1,000 HP, 9-cylinder, Cyclone radial engine the SBD was capable of a maximum speed of 250 MPH. The Dauntless could stay airborne for a long time with its 1,300 mile range and slow cruising speed, The Douglas SBD Dauntless was capable of delivering a 1,200 pound bomb load. Because of its slow speed the SBD needed armament to discourage attack by enemy fighters. Two forward firing machine guns and either one or two rear firing guns mounted in the gunners cockpit behind the pilot, gave the SBD enough firepower to make it a challenging target for enemy fighters. The aircraft was also operated by the United States Army as the A-24 Banshee |
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