PSA/DNA Enola Gay 2x3.5 Cut Signature Theodore Dutch Van Kirk Autograph WWII for Sale

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PSA/DNA Enola Gay 2x3.5 Cut Signature Theodore Dutch Van Kirk Autograph WWII For Sale

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PSA/DNA Enola Gay 2x3.5 Cut Signature Theodore Dutch Van Kirk Autograph WWII:
$199.99

Do you want to own a unique and authentic piece of history? You've come to the right place! This is a PSA/DNA certified 2x3.5 cut signature of Theodore Dutch Van Kirk, the navigator of the Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima during WWII.
This signature is not only rare and precious, but also inscribed with "Navigator - Enola Gay and Hiroshima - 6 Aug 1945". This adds more value and significance to this collectible, as it shows Van Kirk's role and date of the historic mission. It comes authenticated by PSA/DNA, the world's leading third-party authentication service for autographs and memorabilia. You can trust that this signature is genuine and verified.
The signature is in excellent condition, with no stains, tears, or creases. It is neatly cut and measures 2x3.5. The signature is clear and legible, and signed in bold black ink. You can see the details of Van Kirk's handwriting and his distinctive signature.
This is a great opportunity to buy a piece of history that is connected to one of the most important events of the 20th century. Van Kirk was the last surviving crew member of the Enola Gay, and he passed away in 2014 at the age of 93. His signature is becoming harder and harder to find, so don't miss this chance to add it to your collection.
But who was Theodore Dutch Van Kirk? He was born in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in 1921. He joined the Army Air Force Aviation Cadet Program in 1941 and received his commission and navigator's wings in 1942. He served in the Eighth Air Force's 97th Bombardment Group in England, where he met Paul Tibbets and Tom Ferebee, who would later become his pilot and bombardier on the Enola Gay. He flew 58 missions over Europe and North Africa, including some special ones involving generals Mark Clark and Dwight Eisenhower. He returned to the U.S. in 1943 as a navigation instructor.
In late 1944, he reunited with Tibbets and Ferebee in the 509th Composite Group, the world's first atomic bombing force. He was the lead navigator for the group and planned the route for the Hiroshima mission. He used various navigational techniques and equipment to guide the Enola Gay to its target on August 6, 1945. He witnessed the explosion of the atomic bomb from his station in the cockpit. He later said that he felt no remorse or guilt for his role in the mission, but hoped that it would end the war and prevent further use of nuclear weapons.
After the war, he left the military and earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Bucknell University. He worked for DuPont for 35 years as a research engineer and manager. He married Mary Jane Young in 1945 and had four children with her. He died in 2014 at his home in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Buy now and get ready to receive this amazing item that will impress your friends and family. This is a must-have for any history lover or autograph collector. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!