Dutch Van Kirk Signed "Hiroshima" Atomic Bomb 16x20 (PSA) WWII Enola Gay Navigator

Offered here is a historically significant **hand-signed 16x20 photograph** by **Theodore ""Dutch"" Van Kirk**, the **navigator aboard the Enola Gay**, the aircraft responsible for dropping the first atomic bomb during World War II. This oversized photographic print is boldly hand signed by Van Kirk and comes fully authenticated by **PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, accompanied by their **Letter of Authenticity**.

### About the Signer – Theodore ""Dutch"" Van Kirk:

Theodore Van Kirk (1921–2014) served as the navigator on the **B-29 Superfortress *Enola Gay*** during its historic mission over Hiroshima on **August 6, 1945**. As part of the elite **509th Composite Group**, Van Kirk guided the aircraft with unmatched precision across the Pacific to its final target, playing a direct role in the mission that helped bring World War II to an end. Van Kirk later became the last surviving crew member of the *Enola Gay* and was widely respected for his service, reflections on history, and commitment to educating future generations.

### About the Enola Gay:

The **Enola Gay**, named after pilot Paul Tibbets’ mother, was the **first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb in combat**, releasing the weapon “Little Boy” over Hiroshima, Japan. Operated by the 509th Composite Group of the U.S. Army Air Forces, the *Enola Gay* flew from Tinian Island in the Mariana Islands and completed its mission with precise execution. The bombing marked a pivotal moment in the course of modern warfare and remains a subject of deep historical study. The crew of the *Enola Gay* has since been recognized for their role in a mission that ushered in the atomic age and contributed to the Allied victory in the Pacific.

### Item Details:

* **Photograph Size**: 16"" x 20""

* **Signature**: Boldly hand signed by Theodore ""Dutch"" Van Kirk

* **Authentication**: PSA/DNA **Letter of Authenticity** included

* **Condition**: Excellent; ideal for framing and display

This signed photograph stands as a tangible connection to one of the most consequential events in 20th-century history. A rare and deeply meaningful collectible, it will be a prized addition to any serious World War II, military, or aviation memorabilia collection."

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