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Enola Gay crew members signed poem about their unprecedented act titled, ''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 begins, ''Into the air the secret rose, Where they're going, nobody knows...'' Single-page document measures 8'' x 10''. Near fine.
WWII Poem Signed by Five Enola Gay Crew Members -- Tom Ferebee, Theodore Van Kirk, Morris Jeppson, George R. Caron & Paul Tibbetts
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