Col Walter Stewart Autographed WWII Vintage B&W 8x10 Photo- PSA #AD31983- Pilot "Utah Man" B-24 Liberator/Ploesti Raid/1 August 1943

During World War II, Walter Stewart piloted a B-24 bomber named the "Utah Man." He led a crew of ten men on the surprise bombing of Hitler's oil fields in Romania. One hundred sixty planes participated in that raid, more than 50 of them did not return. The "Utah Man" was last to return to base in Libya, with all tanks empty and the plane full of holes. This was his 31st mission. Only 25 missions were required at the time in order to retire from bomber duty. He was belatedly awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in the 1990s for his participation in the mission. Col. Walter Stewart has hand autographed this Vintage B&W 8x10 Photo with Pilot "Utah Man" B-24 Liberator Ploesti 1 Aug 1943 inscription. PSA Authentication Sticker #AD31983 and PSA Certificate of Authenticity.