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Enola Gay crew-signed poem about their unprecedented mission, entitled, ''First Atomic Strike Force''. In blue felt tip, five members of the Hiroshima bombing crew sign their names and titles as follows: ''Tom Ferebee / Bombardier'', ''Theodore J. Van Kirk / Navigator'', ''Morris Jeppson Weapon Test Officer'', ''George R. Caron - Tail Gunner'' and ''Paul W. Tibbetts - Pilot''. Poem reads, ''...We should have been home a month or more, For the 509th is winning the war...'' Single page measures 8'' x 10''. Near fine condition.
WWII Poem Signed by Five Enola Gay Crew Members -- Tom Ferebee, Theodore Van Kirk, Morris Jeppson, George Caron & Paul Tibbetts
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