Jacob Bontekoe Signed 8x10 Photo WWII B-29 "Top Secret" Pilot (PSA)

Presented is a hand-signed 8x10 photograph by Jacob “Jake” Bontekoe (1920–2015), signed in permanent marker. The autograph has been authenticated by PSA/DNA and is accompanied by their Letter of Authenticity, ensuring the highest standard of verification and long-term collector confidence.

Jacob Bontekoe was a distinguished U.S. Army Air Forces pilot of the 20th Air Force during World War II. Flying the B-29 Superfortress, Bontekoe commanded the bomber “Top Secret” in long-range missions against the Japanese homeland during the final phase of the Pacific air campaign. The B-29, the most advanced bomber of the war, carried out strategic missions that crippled Japan’s war industry and hastened the end of the conflict.

Bontekoe and his crew endured the extreme hazards of high-altitude, long-duration missions over heavily defended targets, representing the courage and determination of the airmen who operated the largest and most technologically advanced bomber of its time. His service with “Top Secret” reflects the pivotal role played by the Superfortress crews in securing ultimate Allied victory in the Pacific.

This signed 8x10 photograph, authenticated and accompanied by PSA/DNA’s Letter of Authenticity, represents a rare opportunity to acquire the autograph of a B-29 pilot whose service stands as part of the historic legacy of America’s strategic bombing campaign.

Signer: Jacob “Jake” Bontekoe (1920–2015), WWII U.S. Army Air Forces Pilot of B-29 Top Secret

Medium: Hand-signed in permanent marker on 8x10 photograph

Authentication: PSA/DNA, with Letter of Authenticity

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

Authentication: PSA LOA

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