Two photos: matte-finish 10 x 8 port beam view of the USS Barb SS–220 at sea, affixed to a cardstock mount of the same size, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Fluckey, Count your blessings—Skipper 5 war patrols USS Barb World War II, Medal of Honor & 4 Navy Crosses. Official Top Tonnage sinker—sank 29 ships on patrols 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. First submarine in the world to fire rockets, actually ballistic missiles against enemy shore targets, then revolutionizing submarine warfare for all time. Good luck, God bless”; and a color satin-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Fluckey in uniform, signed in silver ink, “Gene Fluckey, Skipper, USS Barb—SS220 World War II, Five war patrols, Medal of Honor 4 Navy Crosses, Author—Thunder Below!” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
