Steve Kinosh Jr Signed 5x7 Photograph (PSA) WWII. B-29 Full House Crew Member

"**Hand-Signed 5x7 Photograph by Steve J. Kinosh, Jr. – Ground Crew on B-29 *Full House*, Tinian Island – 509th Composite Group – PSA/DNA Authenticated**

Offered here is a **hand-signed 5x7 photograph** by **Steve J. Kinosh, Jr.**, who served as a **ground crew member on the B-29 *Full House* during World War II**. This rare photograph, signed by Kinosh, is **authenticated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services** and comes with their official **Letter of Authenticity**, certifying the authenticity and historical significance of the signature.

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### **Steve J. Kinosh, Jr. – Ground Crew, B-29 *Full House*, Tinian Island**

**Steve J. Kinosh, Jr.** was an integral member of the **ground crew** for **B-29 *Full House***, one of the key aircraft in the **509th Composite Group**, the unit tasked with delivering atomic bombs during World War II. Kinosh's role as a ground crew member on Tinian Island was crucial to ensuring the aircraft were maintained and ready for the missions that would ultimately help end the war.

The **509th Composite Group**, under the command of **Colonel Paul W. Tibbets**, operated out of **Tinian Island** in the Mariana Islands. Kinosh, along with other members of the ground crew, worked tirelessly to prepare aircraft like *Full House* for their roles in the final phases of the Pacific War. The aircraft *Full House* was one of the many B-29 Superfortresses used by the group in preparation for the critical missions that dropped the atomic bombs on **Hiroshima** and **Nagasaki** in 1945.

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### **The 509th Composite Group – Atomic Mission Heroes**

The **509th Composite Group** was established as part of the **Manhattan Project** and tasked with carrying out the first use of atomic bombs in warfare. The group's planes, including *Enola Gay*, *Bockscar*, and *The Great Artiste*, played vital roles in these unprecedented missions. The unit's work led to the **Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings**, which contributed to Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II.

Although *Full House* did not carry out the actual bombing missions, it was instrumental in supporting the operations and logistical needs of the 509th Composite Group. The success of the unit was not only due to the bravery of the pilots and aircrews but also to the critical work performed by the ground crew, who kept the aircraft in prime condition for these historic missions.

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### **Item Details**

- **Photograph Size**: 5x7 inches

- **Signature**: Hand signed by Steve J. Kinosh, Jr.

- **Aircraft**: B-29 *Full House*

- **Role**: Ground Crew

- **Unit**: 509th Composite Group

- **Authentication**: **PSA/DNA Authentication Services**

- **Includes**: PSA/DNA **Letter of Authenticity**

- **Condition**: Excellent

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This exceptional signed photograph by **Steve J. Kinosh, Jr.**, a member of the **ground crew** that supported the **509th Composite Group**, is a unique and valuable addition to any collection of **World War II memorabilia**, **aviation history**, or **atomic mission artifacts**. It represents the essential contributions made by the ground crew that helped make the historic bombing missions possible."

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 LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA LOA

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.

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