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Lot #517
Enola Gay: Little Boy Signed Scale Model

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Estimate: $1000+
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Description

Desirable 1:12 scale model of the 'Little Boy' atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima by the Enola Gay, measuring 10″ long and mounted atop a black 17″ x 6″ base, signed on the bomb in silver ink by two Enola Gay crewmen, "Paul Tibbets" and "Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator, Enola Gay," and on the base by members of the support crew, "George H. Cohen - 'Top Secret,' Flight Eng.—Hiroshima Mission," "Jack Widowsky, Navigator, #72 'Top Secret,'" "Ira C. Weatherly, Pilot, Straight Flush, Hiroshima, 6 Aug. 45," "R. E. Gackenbach, Navigator - Necessary, Hiroshima, 6 Aug. 1945," and "Don Cole, Asst. FLT Eng./Scanner, Top Secret #72." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Revolutionary War
  • Dates: #612 - Ended July 14, 2021