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Lot #457
Enola Gay: Tibbets and Ferebee

“We were victorious! We were gallant! And we got the job done!”

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“We were victorious! We were gallant! And we got the job done!”

Color matte-finish 10 x 8 photo, signed in black felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot, B29 Enola Gay to Hiroshima, 6 Aug. 1945” and in blue felt tip by bombardier Tom Ferebee, who adds a lengthy description of his role in the Hiroshima bombing, in part, “I dropped the bomb at precisely 08:25 hrs. Eastern Pacific time. The bomb detonated one minute later 08:16 hrs.” In fine condition, with a few dings and surface impressions. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #307 - Ended March 15, 2006