509th Composite Group, B29, Top Secret, autographed by 5, Flight & Ground Crew

Description: Good Evening, What I am listing tonight Is an autographed 8 x 10 photo reproduced from the original negative, this Is the last one I have available. A very scarce photo of the Crew and plane getting ready to take off for a mission to Japan As always, my listings come with extra supporting historical documents The autographs on this photograph are actual, real, hand signed on this photograph and were obtained by me in person at reunions, house visits and through the mail. You will receive identification of all in the photograph. The Mc Knight Crew was chosen to participate on both Atomic missions. Each Crew member has autographed with his position, they are Franklin McGregor (Bombardier) Donald Cole (Asst. Flt. Engineer) George Cohen (Flight Engineer) Jack Widowsky (Navigator) Oscar Thigpen (A & E Mechanic) The crew flew the Hiroshima mission as backup B 29 and as the Nagasaki Weather Plane for the August 9th Mission. The McKnight/ Bontekoe Crew Plane was known as "Top Secret" It had an engine out so the crew could not fly their plane on either mission. They flew " The Big Stink" and "Laggin Dragon" both named after the War was over. The autographs are Hand signed on this photo. They are not a scan, reprint or forgery. If you collect Atomic Bomb autographs or photos, this Is many times scarcer than any Enola Gay autographed photo. None of the men who autographed are alive today. I have collected 509th photos and autographs for over 25 years, I was elected an Honorary Member of the 509th Composite Group, attended all Reunions since 1990 and have been Reunion Chairman 2001-2006, 2008-2017

Price: 115 USD

Location: Buchanan, Michigan

End Time: 2024-12-31T01:00:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD