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TIBBETS, PAUL

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
TIBBETS, PAUL
<b>1001. PAUL TIBBETS</b> American bomber pilot of the Enola Gay which delivered the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, August 6, 1945. A really neat item, a model of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb which Tibbetts dropped on Hiroshima, with wood base and descriptive plaque boldly signed in blue ink by Tibbetts. The blue replica of the bomb measures about 10 1/2" long and is in turn set atop a 17" x 6" ebony-colored wood base. A descriptive plaque is mounted beside the bomb, an describes particulars of Tibbetts' historic mission, and the plaque is signed by Tibbetts in a space provided near center. This item is in fine condition, with a lucite display case.<b>$200-300</b>