Description: This auction is for the following autographed 4x6 photograph:BIO: Michael Durilla WWII B-29 gunner with the 3rd Photo Reconnaissance Squadron later transferred to the 8th Air Force gathering photographic intelligence from 25,000 to 30,000 feet. On August 6th, 1945 Durilla’s B-29 piloted by Jack Economos departed on a routine photography reconnaissance mission to photograph potential targets near Hiroshima, Kure and farther north. Durilla’s B-29 approached Hiroshima at about 27,000 feet when Enola Gay’s “Little Boy” exploded and began to form a mushroom cloud. Durilla’s B-29 captured the only photographs snapped looking straight down on Hiroshima as the mushroom cloud was enveloping. Distinguished Flying Cross for actions on January 18th, 1945 on a photo reconnaissance mission flying over Manchuria, China.THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED 4x6 PHOTOGRAPH. I ONLY SELL AUTHENTIC HAND AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA. I do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. When you bid on my items you will receive the real deal authentic hand autographed items. You will receive the same signed photograph that is pictured in the scan. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me. PLEASE NOTE this 4x6 photograph was printed and then autographed post war. I combine S&H when multiple items are purchased. I ship items internationally the price for international S&H varies by country. I currently have other rare autographed military and historical signed items available. Please take a look at my other auctions of rare military and historical autographed items.
Price: 74.99 USD
Location: Historical Treasures
End Time: 2024-11-29T21:01:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Military
Signed by: WWII Manhattan Project 509th Composite Group
Signed: Yes
Original/Reproduction: POST WAR PRINTED THEN HAND SIGNED PHOTO 4X6
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
