Available Only From The Peters Group
Fighter Aces Signature Collectors Series
Commemorating the late Joseph Z. "Joe" Matte
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Captain Joseph Z. "Joe" Matte
378 F.S., 362 F.G., 9 A.F.
France
August, 1944
 Joe Matte was born in Port Arthur, Texas, and was proud of it! After receiving his wings 1 October, 1943, and completing fighter transition training he was assigned as the first replacement pilot in the 362 F.G. in England in February 1944.
On August 20, 1944, near Paris, he shot down four Me-109s and became the first USAAF P-47 pilot in the ETO to down more than three enemy aircraft in a single mission. For this accomplishment Joe received the Distinguished Service Cross for valor!
While assigned to the 362 F.G. he downed three more German aircraft for a total tally of seven confirmed victories.
Being proud of his Texas roots, Joe was quick to let his squadron mates know about the greatness of his home state on every occasion that presented itself! He even named his airplane, "The Eyes of Texas," after a popular 1940s country-western song that's still popular to this day. |
Exclusive Limited Edition Offer
Now you can own an exclusive Ace Autographed Signature Flight Jacket as worn now by Ace Matte's son and painted by Robert Peters.
Each autographed jacket will come with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity which will have the authentic autograph of Joe Matte and aviation artist Robert Peters.
This exclusive artwork can be painted on your own leather jacket. You can also purchase a jacket from the Peters Group. The jacket design shown is approved by Joe Matte's family. His family receives a payment for his signature.
Painting price: Jacket front and back as shown $1,130.00* plus shipping.
*NOTE: There are alternatives to this jacket design available. Ask us about the particulars you are interested in having on your jacket.
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