Lot 729
Atomic Bomb, 1945, Tibbets, Carron & Olivi Autographs. On an unusual, limited edition sketch (No. 2/25) of a B-29 flying the Confederate Air Force's insignia. The sketch, on blue paper, is signed by 18 members of the Force including Paul Tibbets (pilot of the Enola Gay) who dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Bob Carron (his tail gunner) and Fred Olivi (who was co-pilot of "Bockscar", the B-29 that dropped the "Fat Boy" atomic bomb on Nagasaki. Minor edge faults, but an unusual and attractive piece of WW II memorabilia.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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