June 2013 Auction Ends Thursday, June 27th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2013
Handwritten note by Theodore ''Dutch'' Van Kirk, navigator of the Enola Gay, on his personal stationery where he writes a rare statement about the use of the Atomic Bomb. In part, ''...I do not think there was any time since 1945 when U.S. should have used an A Bomb. I would use one only when our national existence were really threatened...'' Accompanied by an inscribed card signed ''Dutch Van Kirk / Navigator - Enola Gay''. Undated letter measures 5.5'' x 8.5''. Near fine.
Theodore Van Kirk Signed Card & Note -- ''...I do not think there was any time since 1945 when U.S. should have used an A Bomb...only when our national existence were really threatened...''
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