Big band leader. In 1942, he joined the U.S. Air Force, for which he organized the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band to entertain the troops. While stationed in Europe, he died on a flight from England to France in a plane that disappeared over the English Channel. Glossy sepia 8 x 10 portrait of young Miller wearing a tux and holding a trombone, signed “Sincerely, Glenn Miller” in blue ink. In fine condition, with scattered faint surface impressions, corner bends, a separation in the lower right border. R&R COA.