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Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets (2) Signed Items: Photograph and Newspaper

Estimate: $500+

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Description

Two items signed by Paul W. Tibbets, pilot of the Enola Gay: a satin-finish 10 x 8 aerial reconnaissance photo of Hiroshima, signed and inscribed along the borders in black ink, “Aerial Recon Photo of Hiroshima Taken in July 1945” and “For Tom Barry — Paul W. Tibbets”; and the front page of the London Daily Express from August 7, 1945, 16.5 x 23.5, headlined “The Bomb That Has Changed the World,” signed at the upper right in blue ballpoint, “Paul W. Tibbets,” above a stamp reading “Pilot of the Enola Gay, Hiroshima, Japan 6 Aug. 1945.” In overall very good to fine condition, with chipping and some light paper loss to newspaper folds.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: World War II
  • Dates:
    Starts:
    10/23/2026
    Ends:
    11/19/2026





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