March 2021 Auction Ends Thursday, March 25th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/25/2021
Stark photograph of the Hiroshima bombing, signed by Enola Gay navigator Dutch Van Kirk, and also by the navigator of the photographic plane V-91 (also called ''Necessary Evil''), Russell Gackenbach, who captured the photo. Gackenbach writes in blue felt-tip, ''Photo taken by Russell E. Gackenbach Navigator-Photographic Plane V-91 Hiroshima 6 August 1945'', and Van Kirk writes in silver felt-tip, ''Dutch Van Kirk / Navigator - Enola Gay''. Satin-finish photo measures 8'' x 10''. Near fine condition. With JSA COA for both signatures.
Dutch Van Kirk & Russell Gackenbach Signed Photo of the Hiroshima Bombing -- With JSA COA
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