ALS signed “Morris Jeppson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date. Detailed letter responding to questions on his wartime service. In part: “The 509th B29 Bomb Group was brought together in Wendover, Utah in the fall of 1944 and early 1945. B17 and B24 bombers had ranges too short for targets in Japan, and they were too small to carry the large atomic weapons that were being developed at Los Alamos. Clearly it was anticipated that the first use of atomic bombs would be on Japan in the Pacific War. Large B29 bombers, developed late in the war…could carry atomic weapons and a fleet of special planes were ordered for the 509th group…In early 1945 there seemed to be concerns that Germany could develop a super bomb before being defeated and before Los Alamos was ready with their weapons. This could have affected decisions of Germany vs. Japan.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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