March 2012 Auction Ends Wednesday, March 28th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/28/2012
Enola Gay tail gunner George Caron autograph letter signed, dated 17 September 1985. Letter, written in cursive, is addressed to ''Mr. Schwab and History class'' and reads in part, ''It was 40 years ago and from my tail gunners position aboard the Enola Gay, Hiroshima was an awesome sight. I believe the atomic bombs convinced Japan to stop fighting. I hope and pray that never again will anyone ever see a nuclear weapon set off in anger. Sincerely, George R. Caron''. Letter measures 8.5'' x 11'' and is in near fine condition.
George Caron Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...I believe the atomic bombs convinced Japan to stop fighting thereby saving millions of lives on both sides...''
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