Jesse Kupferberg Signed The Great Artiste 5x7 (PSA) Project Alberta Veteran

"Up for auction is a hand-signed 5x7 photograph autographed by **Jesse Kupferberg**, a Technical Sergeant in the **U.S. Army** during World War II. Kupferberg served with the **509th Composite Group** and played a pivotal role in **Project Alberta**, the top-secret mission tasked with transporting and assembling the atomic bombs in 1945. He flew aboard **The Great Artiste** as an observer during the **Nagasaki mission**, a historic moment in military history.

**Biography:**

**Technical Sergeant Jesse Kupferberg** was an integral member of the **509th Composite Group**, a specialized unit responsible for the assembly and delivery of the atomic bombs that brought World War II to an end. As part of **Project Alberta**, Kupferberg's technical expertise was crucial in the preparation of the bombs used on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He flew aboard **The Great Artiste**, the observation aircraft that accompanied **Bockscar** during the mission to drop the second atomic bomb on **Nagasaki** on August 9, 1945. His role in one of the most consequential military operations in history cements his legacy as a key participant in shaping the course of the war.

This photograph comes with a **PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity**, verifying the legitimacy of Kupferberg’s signature. A matching authenticity sticker is affixed to the photograph for added assurance.

This piece offers a rare opportunity for collectors of WWII memorabilia and military history enthusiasts to own an item signed by an individual directly involved in the historic Nagasaki mission. This signed photograph is a remarkable testament to the bravery and technical expertise of those who served in the **509th Composite Group** and participated in one of the most significant moments in world history."

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

Authentication: PSA COA

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.

This item is being shipped from the Pristine Auction warehouse.