WWII B-29 Full House Crew Signed 5x7 Photograph (PSA) x4 Atomic Bomb Mission Crew

Presented is a hand-signed 5x7 black and white photograph depicting the crew of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress Full House (Crew A-1), 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Composite Group. This historic image has been personally autographed by four original crew members: Glen Mahugh, William Reedy, Steve Kinosh, and Donald Fockler. The signatures have been authenticated by PSA/DNA and are accompanied by their Letter of Authenticity, ensuring both verification and long-term preservation.

The B-29 Full House occupies an important place in the history of the 509th Composite Group, the elite and top-secret U.S. Army Air Forces unit formed specifically to conduct atomic strike operations at the close of World War II. Based on Tinian Island in the Mariana Islands, the 509th was responsible for executing and supporting the atomic bomb missions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945.

Full House served as one of the support aircraft during the Hiroshima mission on August 6, 1945, and also participated in operational support activities surrounding the Nagasaki mission on August 9, 1945. While the Enola Gay and Bockscar carried the atomic bombs, aircraft like Full House performed essential weather, reconnaissance, and support roles—without which these historic missions could not have succeeded.

The signers on this photograph represent key members of the Full House A-1 crew, including:

Glen Mahugh – Pilot

William Reedy – Co-Pilot

Steve Kinosh – Radio Operator

Donald Fockler – Gunner

Each of these airmen trained extensively for high-security precision missions. Their skill, coordination, and composure under unprecedented wartime conditions were crucial to the success of operations that directly influenced the end of World War II.

This PSA/DNA authenticated photograph—bearing four authentic crew signatures from Full House—represents a rare and historically significant artifact tied to the 509th Composite Group’s atomic operations. Items signed collectively by flight crews of these missions are exceptionally scarce and highly prized by collectors of WWII and aviation history.

Signers: Glen Mahugh, William Reedy, Steve Kinosh, Donald Fockler

Aircraft: Boeing B-29 Superfortress Full House (Crew A-1)

Unit: 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Composite Group

Mission: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Strike Support – August 1945

Medium: Hand-signed 5x7 black and white crew photograph

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

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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