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Rare PAUL TIBBETS Handwritten Letter on Enola Gay Dropped Bomb on Hiroshima PSA
Rare PAUL TIBBETS Handwritten Letter on Enola Gay Dropped Bomb on Hiroshima PSA
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P. Tibbets Searches for Enola Gay Photo "coming in over the fence" A Rare ALS!
Autograph Letter Signed, by Paul Tibbets, the pilot of the Enola Gay, the aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima during World War II, dated July 19, 1990, and addressed to "Robert." In the letter, Tibbets responds to a request regarding a specific Enola Gay photograph, mentioning his unsuccessful attempts to obtain a copy and his ongoing efforts to secure one. The letter itself is unevenly trimmed, boldly signed and measures 5.5" x 7.5." Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA to an overall size of 6.5" x 10."
In full:
"Dear Robert,
Your letter of July 9th got me to searching for the pic of EG coming in 'over the fence.' off and on I have searched but to no avail. I am trying to get one from the AF files – if I do I'll send you a copy. In the meantime, those enclosed pics are on me.
Sincerely,
Paul Tibbets"
Paul Tibbets (1915–2007) is one of the most significant figures in 20th-century military history due to his role as the pilot of the Enola Gay, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress that dropped the first atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. His actions played a crucial role in the conclusion of World War II. Letters from Tibbets, particularly those referencing the Enola Gay, are highly sought after by collectors of military and World War II memorabilia.
Autograph Letter Signed, by Paul Tibbets, the pilot of the Enola Gay, the aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima during World War II, dated July 19, 1990, and addressed to "Robert." In the letter, Tibbets responds to a request regarding a specific Enola Gay photograph, mentioning his unsuccessful attempts to obtain a copy and his ongoing efforts to secure one. The letter itself is unevenly trimmed, boldly signed and measures 5.5" x 7.5." Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA to an overall size of 6.5" x 10."
In full:
"Dear Robert,
Your letter of July 9th got me to searching for the pic of EG coming in 'over the fence.' off and on I have searched but to no avail. I am trying to get one from the AF files – if I do I'll send you a copy. In the meantime, those enclosed pics are on me.
Sincerely,
Paul Tibbets"
Paul Tibbets (1915–2007) is one of the most significant figures in 20th-century military history due to his role as the pilot of the Enola Gay, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress that dropped the first atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. His actions played a crucial role in the conclusion of World War II. Letters from Tibbets, particularly those referencing the Enola Gay, are highly sought after by collectors of military and World War II memorabilia.
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