Enola Gay Radar Specialist Jacob Beser Signed Cut PSA Mint 9 WWII

Title:
Jacob Beser Hand-Signed Cut Signature – Hiroshima & Nagasaki Reference – PSA/DNA Certified Mint 9 Auto Grade

Description:
Presented here is a cut signature boldly signed by Jacob Beser, the only man to have served as a crew member on both atomic bomb missions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. The autograph is rendered in black ink on a printed commemorative card reading:

JACOB BESER
Hiroshima, Nagasaki
August, 1945

Above the text, the card features the 509th Composite Group insignia, the unit responsible for carrying out the atomic missions. The signature is clean and sharply penned, showing excellent contrast against the bright white background. This remarkable historical artifact is encapsulated and authenticated by PSA/DNA within a secure, tamper-evident holder and has been awarded an Auto Grade of Mint 9 for its outstanding presentation and preservation.

Historical Context:
Jacob Beser (1921–1992) was an officer in the U.S. Army Air Forces who served as radar specialist aboard the Enola Gay (which dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945) and Bockscar (which dropped the second bomb on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945). Beser’s unique role made him the only individual to participate in both atomic missions, marking a singular place in 20th-century military and world history. He later chronicled his experiences in his book, Hiroshima & Nagasaki Revisited. His signature on items referencing these momentous events remains both historically and emotionally resonant.

Authentication & Encapsulation:

• Certification: PSA/DNA Certified

• Auto Grade: Mint 9

• Certification Number: 85501343

• Encapsulation: PSA/DNA tamper-evident holder ensuring lasting protection and display quality

Closing Appeal:
This signed piece is a poignant and rare reminder of one of the most consequential episodes in human history. For collectors of World War II memorabilia, military history, or significant 20th-century figures, this Jacob Beser autograph offers a compelling and well-documented acquisition that honors both its historical gravity and the integrity of the signature itself.