Richard E. Cole Signed 12x18 "Doolittle Raiders" Plane #1 Film Strip LE 42 (PSA)

Offered for auction is a highly desirable and historically significant **12x18 limited edition film strip photograph titled *“Doolittle Raiders”*** — **hand signed by Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole**, co-pilot of Plane #1 on the legendary **Doolittle Raid** during World War II. This exclusive piece is **hand-numbered #9 of only 42 editions produced**, honoring the 16 aircraft and 80 airmen who took part in the daring mission. The item comes **authenticated by PSA/DNA** and includes their **Certificate of Authenticity**. Please note there is damage to the bottom left corner, see photos for more details.

### About Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole:

**Richard Eugene Cole (1915–2019)** served as the **co-pilot to General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle** aboard the lead B-25 Mitchell bomber (Plane #1) during the **Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942**. Launching from the aircraft carrier *USS Hornet*, the mission marked America’s first air strike against the Japanese mainland following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Though considered a one-way mission, the raid significantly boosted American morale and demonstrated Japan’s vulnerability to air attack.

Cole continued his distinguished military career in both World War II and the Korean War and was the **last surviving Doolittle Raider**, serving as a living connection to one of the most heroic operations in American air power history.

### Item Details:

* **Title**: *Doolittle Raiders*

* **Medium**: 12"" x 18"" photographic film strip print

* **Edition**: Limited to only 42 signed examples – **This is hand-numbered #9/42**

* **Signature**: Boldly hand signed by Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole

* **Authentication**: Certified by **PSA/DNA**, accompanied by their **Certificate of Authenticity**

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

This limited edition commemorative piece is a solemn tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the men who carried out one of the most daring bombing missions in history. A must-have addition for collectors of WWII memorabilia, military aviation, or signed historical artifacts."

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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