Lee Palmert Locke Easton Franklin Wimer 509th Signed Combat Duty Doc BAS A14647
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Lee Palmert Locke Easton Franklin Wimer 509th Signed Combat Duty Doc BAS A14647
Item Description
Offered is an exceptional first-generation copy of the original World War II Record of Combat Duty for 509th Composite Group Flight Engineer William T. Hulse, subsequently hand-signed and inscribed by Lee Palmert, Locke Easton, and Franklin B. Wimer.
The record identifies William T. Hulse as a 2nd Lieutenant and Flight Engineer assigned to the 509th Composite Group, 393rd Bombardment Squadron, and identifies his crew as Crew A-3.
Of particular historical interest, the document records combat activity during the final days preceding the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, including:
August 3, 1945 - Abort - 6:25 flying hours
August 4, 1945 - Nagoya - 12:10 combat flying hours
The August 4 Nagoya mission occurred just two days before the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, placing this record within an extraordinarily significant period in the operational history of the 509th Composite Group.
This first-generation copy was subsequently signed and inscribed in blue ink by three veterans:
Lee Palmert - "2nd Officer"
Locke Easton - "Pilot"
Franklin B. Wimer - "Nav."
The combination of a 509th Composite Group combat record, Crew A-3 identification, August 1945 combat activity, three veteran signatures and inscriptions, and Beckett Authentication Services authentication makes this an outstanding piece of World War II aviation and atomic bomb-era history.
Please note that the underlying document is a first-generation copy of the original wartime combat record and is not being represented as the original World War II document. The three veterans subsequently hand-signed and inscribed this first-generation copy.
Please review all photographs carefully as they are considered part of the item description.
Important Information
• First-generation copy of William T. Hulse's original Record of Combat Duty
• Hulse identified as Flight Engineer
• 509th Composite Group
• 393rd Bombardment Squadron
• Crew A-3
• Record dated during August 1945
• August 3, 1945 - Abort
• August 4, 1945 - Nagoya combat mission
• Nagoya mission occurred just two days before Hiroshima
• Subsequently hand-signed by Lee Palmert
• Palmert inscribed "2nd Officer"
• Subsequently hand-signed by Locke Easton
• Easton inscribed "Pilot"
• Subsequently hand-signed by Franklin B. Wimer
• Wimer inscribed "Nav."
• Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
• Beckett Certification #A14647
• Includes Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity (LOA)
• Authentic hand-signed autographs and inscriptions
• Not autopen, facsimile, or printed signatures
Authentication
The signatures and inscriptions of Lee Palmert, Locke Easton, and Franklin B. Wimer have been professionally authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS), one of the leading third-party autograph authentication companies in the collectibles industry.
Because this piece contains three authenticated signatures, it is accompanied by its corresponding Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity (LOA).
BAS Certification #A14647
The Beckett authentication sticker is affixed to the document as shown in the photographs.
About the Document
This Record of Combat Duty identifies William T. Hulse as a 2nd Lieutenant assigned to the 509th Composite Group's 393rd Bombardment Squadron.
His position is listed as Flight Engineer, and his crew is identified as Crew A-3.
The surviving entries document two flights during the first days of August 1945.
On August 3, the record notes an "Abort" with 6 hours and 25 minutes of flying time.
On August 4, 1945, it records a mission against Nagoya, Japan, totaling 12 hours and 10 minutes of combat flying time.
The record shows Hulse with a cumulative total of approximately 57 hours of combat flying time and four crew-credit sorties following the Nagoya mission.
The timing is particularly compelling. The Nagoya entry dates to only two days before the Enola Gay departed Tinian for Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
Three Veteran Signatures
The first-generation copy was subsequently signed and inscribed by three veterans:
• Lee Palmert - "2nd Officer"
• Locke Easton - "Pilot"
• Franklin B. Wimer - "Nav."
Rather than simply adding their names, the signers included handwritten occupational inscriptions identifying their respective aircrew roles.
These veteran-written inscriptions provide additional historical context and give the piece significantly greater character than a standard autograph display.
About the 509th Composite Group
The 509th Composite Group was the specialized United States Army Air Forces organization created to conduct atomic bombing operations during World War II.
The group trained at Wendover Field, Utah, before deploying to the Mariana Islands and operating from Tinian.
Its crews operated specially configured B-29 Superfortress aircraft and underwent extensive specialized training for their highly classified mission.
On August 6, 1945, the Enola Gay, piloted by Paul Tibbets, carried the atomic bomb Little Boy to Hiroshima.
Three days later, on August 9, 1945, Bockscar carried the second atomic bomb mission to Nagasaki.
The 509th Composite Group consequently occupies a unique position in World War II, aviation, Manhattan Project, and nuclear history.
A combat record documenting a 509th mission on August 4, 1945 provides a particularly compelling connection to the unit during the immediate period preceding its most historic operation.
Why This Piece Is Special
This piece combines several highly desirable elements:
• 509th Composite Group Record of Combat Duty
• 393rd Bombardment Squadron
• Crew A-3
• William T. Hulse - Flight Engineer
• August 4, 1945 Nagoya combat mission
• Mission occurring just two days before Hiroshima
• Lee Palmert autograph and inscription
• Locke Easton autograph and inscription
• Franklin B. Wimer autograph and inscription
• Three different aircrew-role inscriptions
• World War II Pacific Theater history
• Atomic bomb-era aviation history
• First-generation copy of an original wartime combat record
• Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity
Most importantly, the signatures appear on a first-generation copy of an actual 509th Composite Group combat record dating from the immediate period preceding the Hiroshima mission.
That historical context gives the piece considerably greater significance than a standard multi-signed photograph or modern commemorative item.
Collecting 509th Composite Group Memorabilia
Material associated with the 509th Composite Group represents one of the most historically significant areas of World War II aviation collecting.
Collectors frequently pursue material connected with:
• 509th Composite Group veterans
• 393rd Bombardment Squadron
• B-29 Superfortress
• Enola Gay
• Hiroshima
• Bockscar
• Nagasaki
• The Great Artiste
• Tinian
• Wendover Field
• Manhattan Project
• Atomic bomb missions
• Signed combat and flight records
Documents dating from July and August 1945 have particular historical appeal because they provide direct context for the unit's operations during the final weeks of World War II.
Display Appeal
This piece offers excellent display appeal.
The prominent RECORD OF COMBAT DUTY heading, 509th Group and 393rd Squadron identification, Crew A-3 designation, August 4 Nagoya combat entry, and three large blue-ink veteran signatures and inscriptions immediately communicate its historical significance.
It would make an outstanding addition to a collection focused on the 509th Composite Group, World War II aviation, B-29 history, Hiroshima, Manhattan Project, atomic bomb history, or authenticated veteran autographs.
Shipping
• Ships within one business day of cleared payment
• Professionally packaged for safe delivery
• Tracking included
• Fully insured shipment
• Signature confirmation may be required
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Be sure to visit our store for additional authenticated military autographs, World War II memorabilia, historical documents, and investment-quality collectibles.
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Lee Palmert Locke Easton Franklin Wimer 509th Signed Combat Duty Doc BAS A14647
$98.99
Item Description
Offered is an exceptional first-generation copy of the original World War II Record of Combat Duty for 509th Composite Group Flight Engineer William T. Hulse, subsequently hand-signed and inscribed by Lee Palmert, Locke Easton, and Franklin B. Wimer.
The record identifies William T. Hulse as a 2nd Lieutenant and Flight Engineer assigned to the 509th Composite Group, 393rd Bombardment Squadron, and identifies his crew as Crew A-3.
Of particular historical interest, the document records combat activity during the final days preceding the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, including:
August 3, 1945 - Abort - 6:25 flying hours
August 4, 1945 - Nagoya - 12:10 combat flying hours
The August 4 Nagoya mission occurred just two days before the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, placing this record within an extraordinarily significant period in the operational history of the 509th Composite Group.
This first-generation copy was subsequently signed and inscribed in blue ink by three veterans:
Lee Palmert - "2nd Officer"
Locke Easton - "Pilot"
Franklin B. Wimer - "Nav."
The combination of a 509th Composite Group combat record, Crew A-3 identification, August 1945 combat activity, three veteran signatures and inscriptions, and Beckett Authentication Services authentication makes this an outstanding piece of World War II aviation and atomic bomb-era history.
Please note that the underlying document is a first-generation copy of the original wartime combat record and is not being represented as the original World War II document. The three veterans subsequently hand-signed and inscribed this first-generation copy.
Please review all photographs carefully as they are considered part of the item description.
Important Information
• First-generation copy of William T. Hulse's original Record of Combat Duty
• Hulse identified as Flight Engineer
• 509th Composite Group
• 393rd Bombardment Squadron
• Crew A-3
• Record dated during August 1945
• August 3, 1945 - Abort
• August 4, 1945 - Nagoya combat mission
• Nagoya mission occurred just two days before Hiroshima
• Subsequently hand-signed by Lee Palmert
• Palmert inscribed "2nd Officer"
• Subsequently hand-signed by Locke Easton
• Easton inscribed "Pilot"
• Subsequently hand-signed by Franklin B. Wimer
• Wimer inscribed "Nav."
• Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
• Beckett Certification #A14647
• Includes Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity (LOA)
• Authentic hand-signed autographs and inscriptions
• Not autopen, facsimile, or printed signatures
Authentication
The signatures and inscriptions of Lee Palmert, Locke Easton, and Franklin B. Wimer have been professionally authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS), one of the leading third-party autograph authentication companies in the collectibles industry.
Because this piece contains three authenticated signatures, it is accompanied by its corresponding Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity (LOA).
BAS Certification #A14647
The Beckett authentication sticker is affixed to the document as shown in the photographs.
About the Document
This Record of Combat Duty identifies William T. Hulse as a 2nd Lieutenant assigned to the 509th Composite Group's 393rd Bombardment Squadron.
His position is listed as Flight Engineer, and his crew is identified as Crew A-3.
The surviving entries document two flights during the first days of August 1945.
On August 3, the record notes an "Abort" with 6 hours and 25 minutes of flying time.
On August 4, 1945, it records a mission against Nagoya, Japan, totaling 12 hours and 10 minutes of combat flying time.
The record shows Hulse with a cumulative total of approximately 57 hours of combat flying time and four crew-credit sorties following the Nagoya mission.
The timing is particularly compelling. The Nagoya entry dates to only two days before the Enola Gay departed Tinian for Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
Three Veteran Signatures
The first-generation copy was subsequently signed and inscribed by three veterans:
• Lee Palmert - "2nd Officer"
• Locke Easton - "Pilot"
• Franklin B. Wimer - "Nav."
Rather than simply adding their names, the signers included handwritten occupational inscriptions identifying their respective aircrew roles.
These veteran-written inscriptions provide additional historical context and give the piece significantly greater character than a standard autograph display.
About the 509th Composite Group
The 509th Composite Group was the specialized United States Army Air Forces organization created to conduct atomic bombing operations during World War II.
The group trained at Wendover Field, Utah, before deploying to the Mariana Islands and operating from Tinian.
Its crews operated specially configured B-29 Superfortress aircraft and underwent extensive specialized training for their highly classified mission.
On August 6, 1945, the Enola Gay, piloted by Paul Tibbets, carried the atomic bomb Little Boy to Hiroshima.
Three days later, on August 9, 1945, Bockscar carried the second atomic bomb mission to Nagasaki.
The 509th Composite Group consequently occupies a unique position in World War II, aviation, Manhattan Project, and nuclear history.
A combat record documenting a 509th mission on August 4, 1945 provides a particularly compelling connection to the unit during the immediate period preceding its most historic operation.
Why This Piece Is Special
This piece combines several highly desirable elements:
• 509th Composite Group Record of Combat Duty
• 393rd Bombardment Squadron
• Crew A-3
• William T. Hulse - Flight Engineer
• August 4, 1945 Nagoya combat mission
• Mission occurring just two days before Hiroshima
• Lee Palmert autograph and inscription
• Locke Easton autograph and inscription
• Franklin B. Wimer autograph and inscription
• Three different aircrew-role inscriptions
• World War II Pacific Theater history
• Atomic bomb-era aviation history
• First-generation copy of an original wartime combat record
• Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity
Most importantly, the signatures appear on a first-generation copy of an actual 509th Composite Group combat record dating from the immediate period preceding the Hiroshima mission.
That historical context gives the piece considerably greater significance than a standard multi-signed photograph or modern commemorative item.
Collecting 509th Composite Group Memorabilia
Material associated with the 509th Composite Group represents one of the most historically significant areas of World War II aviation collecting.
Collectors frequently pursue material connected with:
• 509th Composite Group veterans
• 393rd Bombardment Squadron
• B-29 Superfortress
• Enola Gay
• Hiroshima
• Bockscar
• Nagasaki
• The Great Artiste
• Tinian
• Wendover Field
• Manhattan Project
• Atomic bomb missions
• Signed combat and flight records
Documents dating from July and August 1945 have particular historical appeal because they provide direct context for the unit's operations during the final weeks of World War II.
Display Appeal
This piece offers excellent display appeal.
The prominent RECORD OF COMBAT DUTY heading, 509th Group and 393rd Squadron identification, Crew A-3 designation, August 4 Nagoya combat entry, and three large blue-ink veteran signatures and inscriptions immediately communicate its historical significance.
It would make an outstanding addition to a collection focused on the 509th Composite Group, World War II aviation, B-29 history, Hiroshima, Manhattan Project, atomic bomb history, or authenticated veteran autographs.
Shipping
• Ships within one business day of cleared payment
• Professionally packaged for safe delivery
• Tracking included
• Fully insured shipment
• Signature confirmation may be required
About PS Collectibles
PS Collectibles specializes in authentic aviation, military, historical, sports, entertainment, space, and music memorabilia.
Preserve History. Share Stories. Deliver Authenticity.
Be sure to visit our store for additional authenticated military autographs, World War II memorabilia, historical documents, and investment-quality collectibles.
PS Collectibles
A Division of When It Was A Game, Inc.
_gsrx_vers_1736 (GS 9.9.5 (1736))