George Caron Signed 8x10 (PSA) Enola Gay Tail Gunner - Atomic Bomb Mission - 1st Person to see the blast

"**Lot Title: Hand-Signed 8x10 Photograph by George Caron, Tail Gunner of the WWII B-29 Enola Gay**

We are pleased to offer an exceptional piece of military history—a hand-signed 8x10 photograph by George Caron, the distinguished tail gunner aboard the legendary B-29 Superfortress, Enola Gay. This historically significant photograph bears the authentic signature of Caron and is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA, one of the most trusted names in third-party authentication.

**Biography of George Caron:**

George R. ""Bob"" Caron was born on October 31, 1919, in Brooklyn, New York. He joined the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, where he was assigned as the tail gunner aboard the B-29 Enola Gay. On August 6, 1945, during the pivotal mission to drop the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Caron had a unique vantage point—he was one of the first to witness the bomb’s detonation from the rear of the aircraft. His vivid descriptions and photographs, captured during the mission, became iconic representations of this momentous event in history. Caron later authored a memoir, *Fire of a Thousand Suns*, recounting his experiences and the gravity of the Hiroshima mission. He is remembered for his service and significant role in one of the most consequential missions in military history. George Caron passed away on June 3, 1995.

**Biography of the B-29 Enola Gay:**

The Enola Gay, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, was named after the mother of its pilot, Colonel Paul W. Tibbets. This aircraft was specifically chosen to carry out one of the most critical missions of World War II—the deployment of the first atomic bomb, code-named ""Little Boy,"" over the city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The Enola Gay’s role in this mission marked a turning point in the war, leading to Japan’s surrender and the eventual conclusion of the conflict. Meticulously maintained and crewed by a handpicked team of skilled airmen, the Enola Gay is preserved today at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, symbolizing the power and consequences of modern warfare.

This extraordinary signed photograph is authenticated by PSA/DNA and comes with their official Letter of Authenticity, ensuring its provenance and value for collectors of military history and WWII memorabilia."

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

Authentication: PSA LOA

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