509th Composite Group, Crew A-2, Next Objective, autographed, signed by 6 Tinian

Description: Good Evening, What I am listing tonight Is beautiful 8 x 11 color photograph autographed by the crew of the B29 "Next Objective" 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Composite Group. The B29 "Next Objective" was one of 15 B29's especially built to carry and drop an Atomic Bomb.The Crew photo has been autographed, hand signed on the photo by the Co-Pilot, Locke Easton, Mike Bohon, Radar, Lee Palmert, Radio, Bill " Pappy" Hulse Flight Engineer, Frank Wimer, Navigator. and Marion Lawler, A & E Mechanic. This photograph was reproduced from the original Kodachrome Color Slide taken by Armament Officer Jack Wright with the 509th With the autographed photograph you will receive copies (not originals ) of combat duty records. I have attended all 509th Reunions since and Including 1990, I am a 509th Historian, Honorary Member, and Reunion Chairman for 16 of the 509th Reunions. The Devore Crew flew four (4) combat Missions over Japan, each time carrying a 10,000 'Fatman" bomb loaded with high explosive (torpex). On July 26th the crew flew the B29 "Jabbit III" Unfortunately the crew was denied their Air Medal because they aborted a mission on August 8th 1945, due to loss of oil In number 4 engine, forcing the plane to return to Tinian with their bomb. These are not scans, reprint, or forgeries, the autograph Is original and signed on the photo. you will also receive a page from our book "The 509th Remembered" the historical data on the plane and crew. Copies of our book are available on our site of the same name. . Good Luck, happy bidding!!!

Price: 125 USD

Location: Buchanan, Michigan

End Time: 2024-07-23T20:30:06.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.85 USD