Russell Gackenbach Signed 8x12 Original Hand-Painted B-29 "Enola Gay" WWII Nose Art With (3) Inscriptions (PSA COA)

Navigator of the "Enola Gay" & "Necessary Evil"

  • Lot number 847748
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  • Total bids 22
  • Winning bid $151.00
  • Buyer's premium $24.16
  • Total $175.16
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8" x 12" Hand-Painted B-29 "Enola Gay" WWII Nose Art is hand-signed and inscribed in black felt-tip pen by Russell Gackenbach.

Gackenbach served as a navigator on the B-29 bomber Necessary Evil during the atomic bombing mission over Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945 and as a navigator on the B-29 plane Enola Gay during the bombing mission over Kokura on August 9, 1945. 

The Nose Art is also hand signed by the artist on the back of the piece. 

The autograph includes an official PSA/DNA hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA COA

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