Paul Tibbets and Charles Sweeney Signed Photograph

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Paul Tibbets and Charles Sweeney Signed PhotographA signed black and white photograph of US Army Air Force pilots Paul Tibbets and Charles Sweeney, measuring 10x8". In fine condition. Both men have signed in blue ink next to their respective portraits. A scarce signed photograph from two of the most significant figures in 20th century military history. Tibbets (1915 2007) was the pilot of the 'Enola Gay' B29 bomber which dropped the 1st atomic bomb 'Little Boy' on Hiroshima, Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945.

addressed to Kendal with London and Kendal backstamps for AU 5-6

Crowned bust left

Superb unused original gum example of this very rare departmental issue printed by De La Rue

and is slightly loose around the corners of the mount

showing variety 'Tall R' (broken state) on right stamp (R20/2)

on gummed paper with 'Kung Pu' watermark sideways

perforations 12x11½

high quality and presentation of this signed photograph make it an exceptional display piece

printed in dull mauve overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 8

Includes Patek Philippe box and inserts

The cartoon at the bottom is a good reproduction of an illustration from a pamphlet (titled Mickey Mouse

During her historic three-day mission she conducted experiments