
Description
Details:
James Van Pelt Jr. autographed original U.S. Army Air Forces aerial reconnaissance 8 x 10 inch photograph documenting post-atomic bomb damage assessment over Nagasaki, Japan. The image features a detailed target overlay map with a typed legend identifying industrial, transportation, and infrastructure damage, noting cloud cover limitations during assessment.
Fine condition.
James Van Pelt served as a captain in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron of the 509th Composite Group. He flew in the Great Artiste as a navigator during the mission to bomb Hiroshima. Days later, he flew to Nagasaki as the navigator of Bockscar.
Authentication:
Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.
Premium:
A 25% Buyers Premium Will Be Added to All Winning Bids
Reference sku: 11644 1414620-1
Buyer's Premium
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James Van Pelt Jr. – Navigator of Great Artiste –Autographed 10 x 8" Photograph
Estimate $50-$75
Starting Price
$25
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HISTORY & CULTURE
Feb 10, 2026 1:15 PM ESTDanvers, MA, United States
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