Fred Olivi Signed 8x10 Photo WWII B-29 Bockscar co-pilot Nagasaki mission (PSA)

"**Hand-Signed 8x10 Photograph by WWII B-29 Co-Pilot Fred Olivi – Authenticated by PSA/DNA**

This **historically significant 8x10 photograph**, **hand-signed by WWII B-29 co-pilot Captain Fred Olivi**, is a **rare and valuable collectible commemorating one of the most pivotal missions in military history—the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945**. Olivi has **inscribed the photograph with ""Co-Pilot B-29 Bockscar, Nagasaki Mission, 9 August 1945, Mission Accomplished,""** making this an **extraordinary piece of World War II history**. This **authentic item comes certified by PSA/DNA authentication services**, featuring the **PSA/DNA hologram affixed to the photograph**, along with a **PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity** verifying its provenance.

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### **Captain Fred Olivi – Co-Pilot of the Historic Nagasaki Mission**

Captain Fred J. Olivi (1922–2004) was a **United States Army Air Forces pilot and co-pilot of the B-29 Superfortress ""Bockscar""**, the aircraft that **dropped the second atomic bomb, ""Fat Man,"" on Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945**.

A member of the **509th Composite Group**, the highly secretive unit responsible for executing atomic bomb missions, Olivi played a **critical role in the mission that hastened the end of World War II**. As **co-pilot of Bockscar**, he assisted Major Charles Sweeney and the crew in navigating and executing the mission that led to Japan’s surrender just days later.

Following the war, Olivi became an **advocate for preserving the history of the 509th Composite Group and the atomic missions**, publishing his memoir, *""Nagaski: The Last Bomb""*, detailing the experiences of the Bockscar crew on that fateful day. His legacy remains **one of duty, service, and participation in one of history’s most consequential military operations**.

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### **B-29 ""Bockscar"" – The Aircraft That Ended World War II**

The **Boeing B-29 Superfortress ""Bockscar""** was the **second and final aircraft to drop an atomic bomb in combat**, delivering the **""Fat Man"" nuclear bomb** over **Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945**. The **mission was initially intended for Kokura but was redirected due to cloud cover**, resulting in Nagasaki becoming the target.

With Captain **Fred Olivi as co-pilot**, Bockscar completed the **historic mission that effectively led to Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945**, and the official **end of World War II on September 2, 1945**. Today, **Bockscar is preserved and displayed at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio**, as a **symbol of the immense power and responsibility of atomic warfare**.

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### **Piece Overview**

This **hand-signed 8x10 photograph** is a **rare and historically significant collectible**, honoring the **legacy of B-29 co-pilot Fred Olivi and the historic Nagasaki mission** that changed the course of history.

Authenticated by **PSA/DNA authentication services**, this item **bears the PSA/DNA hologram affixed to the photograph** and comes with a **PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity**, ensuring its legitimacy.

For **military history collectors, WWII aviation enthusiasts, and those who appreciate artifacts from the most defining moments of the 20th century**, this signed photograph represents a **unique opportunity to own a piece of history, commemorating the mission that brought an end to World War II**."

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

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