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Theodore VanKirk A-Bomb

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Theodore VanKirk A-Bomb

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Auction Date:2010 May 20 @ 05:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
Handwritten letter by Theodore ''Dutch'' VanKirk, navigator of the Enola Gay, on his personal stationery where he writes a rare and important statement about the use of the Atomic Bomb. In part, ''…I do not think there was any time since 1945 when U.S. should have used an A Bomb. I would use one only when our national existence were really threatened…'' Accompanied by a signed and inscribed card. Undated letter measures 5.5'' x 8.5''. Excellent.