Lot 283
Van Kirk, Theodore J. "Dutch" (1921 -) Navigator of the Enola Gay when it dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, August 6, 1945. Color laser photo of Hiroshima after the bomb fell, 11 x 8½", with an autograph description by Van Kirk of dropping the bomb: "As we approached the target I worked closely with the bombardier, Tom Ferebee, to confirm the winds and the arming point. The bomb fell away….we felt two shock waves from the explosion….we saw a large white cloud, the entire city of Hiroshima was under the cloud. The cloud was boiling up, mushrooming. It was a sight no one had ever seen before. We had a job to do, and we did it. Signed "Theodore J "Dutch Van Kirk / Navigator - Enola Gay / 6 Aug. 1945." Very fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700.
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