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Lot #39:

Dutch Van Kirk Signed Statement from ''Return of the Enola Gay'', Describing the Atomic Bomb Target in Hiroshima, Japan

Dutch Van Kirk signed statement regarding finding the bombing target in Hiroshima, Japan on 6 August 1945. Excerpt from ''Return of the Enola Gay'' reads in part, ''No question about it...the T-shaped bridge was easy to spot, even there were many other bridges in this sprawling city.'' Signed in blue felt-tip, ''Dutch Van Kirk / Navigator - Enola Gay / 6 Aug 1945''. Single page measures 8.5'' x 11''. Near fine condition.