American World War I ace (1879-1936) regarded as the father of the US Air Force, whose zealous ambition and vocal criticism of the War and Navy departments following the war led to a court-martial and his resignation. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 12.75 portrait of Mitchell wearing his decorated military uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To my friend Gould Dietz, with the best regards of, Bill. Mitchell.” In fine condition, with a small repaired tear to the right edge. Mitchell remains rare in signed photos of this size—an impressive and desirable pose.
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