Lee Palmert Locke Easton Franklin Wimer Signed 509th Flight Record BAS A14646
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Lee Palmert Locke Easton Franklin Wimer Signed 509th Flight Record BAS A14646
Item Description
Offered is an exceptional first-generation copy of an original July 1945 World War II Individual Flight Record associated with the 509th Composite Group and 393rd Bombardment Squadron, subsequently hand-signed and inscribed by Lee Palmert, Locke Easton, and Franklin B. Wimer.
The military flight record identifies William J. Palmert, a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps, and prominently records his organizational assignments with the 20th Air Force, 313th Bombardment Wing, 509th Composite Group, and 393rd Bombardment Squadron.
Dated July 1945, the record documents extensive B-29 Superfortress flight activity during the final weeks preceding the historic atomic bombing missions against Japan.
The first-generation copy was subsequently signed in blue ink by three individuals, including inscriptions identifying:
Lee Palmert - Pilot
Franklin B. Wimer - Nav.
The document also bears the signature of Locke Easton.
The combination of a July 1945 509th Composite Group flight record, extensive B-29 activity, three signatures and inscriptions, and Beckett Authentication Services authentication gives this piece outstanding appeal among collectors of World War II aviation, B-29, 509th Composite Group, and atomic bomb history.
Please note that the underlying document is a first-generation copy of the original wartime flight record and is not being represented as the original World War II document. The signatures and inscriptions were subsequently hand-applied to this first-generation copy.
Please review all photographs carefully as they are considered part of the item description.
Important Information
• First-generation copy of an original July 1945 Individual Flight Record
• Subsequently hand-signed by Lee Palmert
• Subsequently hand-signed by Locke Easton
• Subsequently hand-signed by Franklin B. Wimer
• Palmert inscribed "Pilot"
• Wimer inscribed "Nav."
• 509th Composite Group identified on the record
• 393rd Bombardment Squadron identified on the record
• 313th Bombardment Wing
• 20th Air Force
• Extensive B-29 Superfortress flight activity
• Record dated July 1945
• Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
• Beckett Certification #A14646
• Includes Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity (LOA)
• Authentic hand-signed autographs and inscriptions
• Not autopen, facsimile, or printed signatures
Authentication
The signatures 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 #A14646
The Beckett authentication sticker is affixed to the document as shown in the photographs.
About the Document
This Individual Flight Record dates from July 1945, an extraordinarily important period in the history of the 509th Composite Group.
The record identifies William J. Palmert as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and documents organizational assignments including the:
• 20th Air Force
• 313th Bombardment Wing
• 509th Composite Group
• 393rd Bombardment Squadron
The flight log contains numerous entries for the B-29, documenting substantial flying activity throughout July 1945.
The record shows flights on multiple dates during the month and totals approximately 82 hours and 30 minutes of flying time, providing a fascinating snapshot of the intensive B-29 operations taking place during the closing weeks of World War II.
The first-generation copy was later signed and inscribed in blue ink by Lee Palmert, Locke Easton, and Franklin B. Wimer, adding a personal veteran connection to the wartime flight record.
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 unit trained at Wendover Field, Utah, before deploying to the Mariana Islands and operating from Tinian.
The group's aircrews operated specially configured B-29 Superfortress aircraft and underwent highly specialized training for their secret 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.
A July 1945 flight record associated with the 509th is particularly compelling because it dates immediately before these historic missions and documents the B-29 flying activity of personnel assigned to the organization.
Why This Piece Is Special
This piece combines several desirable areas of World War II aviation collecting:
• Three authenticated signatures
• Lee Palmert autograph and Pilot inscription
• Locke Easton autograph
• Franklin B. Wimer autograph and Navigator inscription
• 509th Composite Group
• 393rd Bombardment Squadron
• 313th Bombardment Wing
• 20th Air Force
• B-29 Superfortress
• July 1945 flight activity
• Atomic bomb-era aviation history
• First-generation copy of an original military flight record
• Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity
Rather than being a modern multi-signed photograph or commemorative item, the three signatures appear on a first-generation copy of an actual July 1945 military flight record associated with the 509th Composite Group.
That direct historical context substantially enhances the piece's appeal.
Collecting 509th Composite Group & B-29 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
• Bockscar
• The Great Artiste
• Hiroshima
• Nagasaki
• Tinian
• Wendover Field
• Manhattan Project
• Atomic bomb missions
• Signed military flight records
Multi-signed military records can be particularly desirable because they combine authentic veteran autographs with documents directly related to the unit's wartime activities.
Display Appeal
This piece offers excellent display appeal.
The prominent INDIVIDUAL FLIGHT RECORD heading, organizational identification for the 20th Air Force, 313th Bombardment Wing, 509th Composite Group, and 393rd Bombardment Squadron, numerous B-29 flight entries, and blue-ink signatures and inscriptions immediately establish its World War II aviation character.
The combination makes it an outstanding addition to a collection focused on the 509th Composite Group, B-29 Superfortress, World War II aviation, 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.
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_gsrx_vers_1736 (GS 9.9.5 (1736))
Lee Palmert Locke Easton Franklin Wimer Signed 509th Flight Record BAS A14646
$109.99
Item Description
Offered is an exceptional first-generation copy of an original July 1945 World War II Individual Flight Record associated with the 509th Composite Group and 393rd Bombardment Squadron, subsequently hand-signed and inscribed by Lee Palmert, Locke Easton, and Franklin B. Wimer.
The military flight record identifies William J. Palmert, a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps, and prominently records his organizational assignments with the 20th Air Force, 313th Bombardment Wing, 509th Composite Group, and 393rd Bombardment Squadron.
Dated July 1945, the record documents extensive B-29 Superfortress flight activity during the final weeks preceding the historic atomic bombing missions against Japan.
The first-generation copy was subsequently signed in blue ink by three individuals, including inscriptions identifying:
Lee Palmert - Pilot
Franklin B. Wimer - Nav.
The document also bears the signature of Locke Easton.
The combination of a July 1945 509th Composite Group flight record, extensive B-29 activity, three signatures and inscriptions, and Beckett Authentication Services authentication gives this piece outstanding appeal among collectors of World War II aviation, B-29, 509th Composite Group, and atomic bomb history.
Please note that the underlying document is a first-generation copy of the original wartime flight record and is not being represented as the original World War II document. The signatures and inscriptions were subsequently hand-applied to this first-generation copy.
Please review all photographs carefully as they are considered part of the item description.
Important Information
• First-generation copy of an original July 1945 Individual Flight Record
• Subsequently hand-signed by Lee Palmert
• Subsequently hand-signed by Locke Easton
• Subsequently hand-signed by Franklin B. Wimer
• Palmert inscribed "Pilot"
• Wimer inscribed "Nav."
• 509th Composite Group identified on the record
• 393rd Bombardment Squadron identified on the record
• 313th Bombardment Wing
• 20th Air Force
• Extensive B-29 Superfortress flight activity
• Record dated July 1945
• Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
• Beckett Certification #A14646
• Includes Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity (LOA)
• Authentic hand-signed autographs and inscriptions
• Not autopen, facsimile, or printed signatures
Authentication
The signatures 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 #A14646
The Beckett authentication sticker is affixed to the document as shown in the photographs.
About the Document
This Individual Flight Record dates from July 1945, an extraordinarily important period in the history of the 509th Composite Group.
The record identifies William J. Palmert as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and documents organizational assignments including the:
• 20th Air Force
• 313th Bombardment Wing
• 509th Composite Group
• 393rd Bombardment Squadron
The flight log contains numerous entries for the B-29, documenting substantial flying activity throughout July 1945.
The record shows flights on multiple dates during the month and totals approximately 82 hours and 30 minutes of flying time, providing a fascinating snapshot of the intensive B-29 operations taking place during the closing weeks of World War II.
The first-generation copy was later signed and inscribed in blue ink by Lee Palmert, Locke Easton, and Franklin B. Wimer, adding a personal veteran connection to the wartime flight record.
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 unit trained at Wendover Field, Utah, before deploying to the Mariana Islands and operating from Tinian.
The group's aircrews operated specially configured B-29 Superfortress aircraft and underwent highly specialized training for their secret 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.
A July 1945 flight record associated with the 509th is particularly compelling because it dates immediately before these historic missions and documents the B-29 flying activity of personnel assigned to the organization.
Why This Piece Is Special
This piece combines several desirable areas of World War II aviation collecting:
• Three authenticated signatures
• Lee Palmert autograph and Pilot inscription
• Locke Easton autograph
• Franklin B. Wimer autograph and Navigator inscription
• 509th Composite Group
• 393rd Bombardment Squadron
• 313th Bombardment Wing
• 20th Air Force
• B-29 Superfortress
• July 1945 flight activity
• Atomic bomb-era aviation history
• First-generation copy of an original military flight record
• Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity
Rather than being a modern multi-signed photograph or commemorative item, the three signatures appear on a first-generation copy of an actual July 1945 military flight record associated with the 509th Composite Group.
That direct historical context substantially enhances the piece's appeal.
Collecting 509th Composite Group & B-29 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
• Bockscar
• The Great Artiste
• Hiroshima
• Nagasaki
• Tinian
• Wendover Field
• Manhattan Project
• Atomic bomb missions
• Signed military flight records
Multi-signed military records can be particularly desirable because they combine authentic veteran autographs with documents directly related to the unit's wartime activities.
Display Appeal
This piece offers excellent display appeal.
The prominent INDIVIDUAL FLIGHT RECORD heading, organizational identification for the 20th Air Force, 313th Bombardment Wing, 509th Composite Group, and 393rd Bombardment Squadron, numerous B-29 flight entries, and blue-ink signatures and inscriptions immediately establish its World War II aviation character.
The combination makes it an outstanding addition to a collection focused on the 509th Composite Group, B-29 Superfortress, World War II aviation, 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))