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Dutch Van Kirk & Russell Gackenbach Signed Photo

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Dutch Van Kirk & Russell Gackenbach Signed Photo
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-Necessary Evil / Photo Plane-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.