Robert Hanson Signed Index Card Inscribed "Radio" & "Memphis Belle" (PSA)

Presented is an exceptionally rare **hand-signed index card by Robert Hanson**, famed **Radio Operator aboard the B-17 Flying Fortress ""Memphis Belle""** during World War II. This historic signature has been **professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA**, ensuring its authenticity and preservation.

**Technical Sergeant Robert Hanson** served as the radio operator on one of the most celebrated bomber crews in American military history. As a key member of the ten-man crew of the **Memphis Belle**, Hanson was responsible for maintaining critical communications during high-risk missions deep into enemy territory. His role required exceptional skill under fire, often while managing damage, jamming, and enemy interference. Hanson and his crewmates demonstrated extraordinary courage and resilience during their tour with the **324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group**, of the Eighth Air Force.

The **Memphis Belle** became an enduring symbol of American air power and perseverance after becoming one of the first U.S. Army Air Forces B-17 bombers to complete **25 combat missions over Europe** and return home with her full crew intact. These missions, conducted between November 1942 and May 1943, were flown primarily over heavily defended German targets in France, Belgium, and Germany. Upon returning to the U.S., the crew, including Hanson, embarked on a national war bond tour that elevated them to iconic status and helped rally public support for the air war effort.

* **Item**: Hand-signed index card by T/Sgt. Robert Hanson, Radio Operator, Memphis Belle

* **Authentication**: Encapsulated by **PSA/DNA**

* **Signature Medium**: Hand-signed in ink

* **Encapsulation**: PSA/DNA tamper-evident holder with certification

* **Condition**: Signature is strong, well-preserved

This autographed piece offers collectors a tangible link to one of the most famous bomber crews of WWII. Memorabilia associated with the **Memphis Belle**—especially authentic signatures from her crew—are exceedingly scarce and highly sought after. A distinguished acquisition for any serious collector of World War II aviation history or American military heritage."

The autograph(s) has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA Encapsulated

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