Jesse Kupferberg Signed 5x7 Photograph (PSA) WWII Nagasaki Mission Observer

"Up for auction is a hand-signed 5x7 photograph autographed by **Jesse Kupferberg**, a Technical Sergeant in the **U.S. Army** during World War II. Kupferberg served with the **509th Composite Group** and played a pivotal role in **Project Alberta**, the top-secret mission tasked with transporting and assembling the atomic bombs in 1945. He flew aboard **The Great Artiste** as an observer during the **Nagasaki mission**, a historic moment in military history.

**Biography:**

**Technical Sergeant Jesse Kupferberg** was an integral member of the **509th Composite Group**, a specialized unit responsible for the assembly and delivery of the atomic bombs that brought World War II to an end. As part of **Project Alberta**, Kupferberg's technical expertise was crucial in the preparation of the bombs used on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He flew aboard **The Great Artiste**, the observation aircraft that accompanied **Bockscar** during the mission to drop the second atomic bomb on **Nagasaki** on August 9, 1945. His role in one of the most consequential military operations in history cements his legacy as a key participant in shaping the course of the war.

This photograph comes with a **PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity**, verifying the legitimacy of Kupferberg’s signature. A matching authenticity sticker is affixed to the photograph for added assurance.

This piece offers a rare opportunity for collectors of WWII memorabilia and military history enthusiasts to own an item signed by an individual directly involved in the historic Nagasaki mission. This signed photograph is a remarkable testament to the bravery and technical expertise of those who served in the **509th Composite Group** and participated in one of the most significant moments in world history."

A portion of the sale of this auction will be donated to the General James. H Doolittle Scholarship Fund. The General James H. Doolittle Scholarship Fund was founded to assist college students by awarding one scholarship annually in the maximum amount of $5,000 to a deserving student who is pursuing a baccalaureate or advanced degree in aeronautical engineering or an aerospace science. Students are selected based on their scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. More information can be found at the Doolittle Scholarship Funds’ website.

The autograph(s) includes an official PSA/DNA hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA COA

Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition.

This item is being shipped from the Pristine Auction warehouse.