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Paul Tibbets Autographs

Paul Tibbets was a renowned American Air Force pilot and a military officer, best known for dropping the atomic bomb over Hiroshima during World War II. Tibbets was born on February 23, 1915, in Quincy, Illinois, and had a deep-seated passion for flying from an early age. He joined the United States Army Air Corps in 1937 and subsequently became a pilot, flying the B-17 and B-29 bombers during World War II.
Tibbets led the 509th Composite Group, a specialized unit assigned to drop the atomic bombs over Japan in 1945. On August 6, 1945, he piloted the Enola Gay, a B-29 bomber, on its mission to drop the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, killing approximately 140,000 people. Tibbets received the Distinguished Service Cross for his leadership and bravery during the mission. Despite facing criticism over the dropping of the bomb, Tibbets believed that it was necessary to bring about a swift end to the war and prevent further loss of American lives.
After the war, Tibbets continued to serve in the Air Force, becoming a brigadier general in 1959. He retired from active duty in 1966, but his name remained associated with the most significant event of his storied career. In later years, Tibbets's views on the atomic bombing and its legacy were often a topic of debate, with some criticizing him for his role in the event. However, to many, Tibbets was a symbol of American military prowess and a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served their country during tumultuous times. He passed away in 2007, leaving behind a complicated legacy as one of the most well-known and controversial pilots in American military history.

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Current items with a signature of Paul Tibbets

These are the most current items with a signature of Paul Tibbets that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.

PictureItem TitlePriceStore
thumbnailEnola Gay Pilot Paul Tibbets Signed Model of the B-29 Bomber$3,544.95logo
thumbnailHiroshima and Nagasaki Revisited [ Signed by Paul Tibbets ] by Beser, Jacob$194.95logo
thumbnailPaul Tibbets signed book + signed ephemera + picture of "Enola Gay"$78.00logo
thumbnailPAUL TIBBETS SIGNED CUT SIGNATURE PSA DNA SLABBED 84146084 (D)$279.95logo
thumbnailPAUL TIBBETS signed HISTORIC ENOLA GAY & CREW w/ coa STORY OF AMERICA CARD proof$54.04logo
thumbnailPaul Tibbets, Enola Gay,Uncommon Signed Image,509th Composite Group, Atomic Bomb$175.00logo
thumbnailRARE! “Enola Gay” Paul Tibbets Hand Signed 3X1.5 Card Custom Display COA$249.99logo
thumbnailReturn of the Enola Gay Restoration Edition SIGNED B-29 Pilot Paul Tibbets WWII$30.00logo
thumbnailReturn Of The Enola Gay SIGNED by Pilot Paul Tibbets Autographed Book$51.69logo
thumbnailUSAF B-29 Enola Gay Signed By Paul Tibbets Desk Model 1/72 WW2 SC Airplane COA$4,886.00logo

Traded items with a signature of Paul Tibbets

The most expensive item with a signature of Paul Tibbets (USAF B-29 Enola Gay Signed By Paul Tibbets Desk Model 1/72 WW2 SC Airplane COA) was sold in March 2025 for $4,836.00 while the cheapest item (Paul Tibbets Enola Gay *Original* Signed Photograph-*Hiroshima Bomber Pilot**) found a new owner for $0.99 in December 2015. The month with the most items sold (20) was February 2020 with an average selling price of $50.50 for an autographed item of Paul Tibbets. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2008 with $299.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $18.75 was February 2009. In average, an autographed item from Paul Tibbets is worth $50.00.

Most recently, these items with a signature of Paul Tibbets were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

PictureItem TitlePriceStore
thumbnailAuthentic Personal Check 428 Autographed Signed - Paul Tibbets, Pilot-Enola Gay $149.95logo
thumbnailPaul Tibbets and Dutch Van Kerk Signed 8 x 10s$93.99logo
thumbnailpaul tibbets autograph$75.00logo
thumbnailPAUL TIBBETS Autographed Check Document WWII Enola Gay **Signed Three Times**$175.00logo
thumbnailPAUL TIBBETS DUTCH VAN KIRK RETURN OF ENOLA GAY SIGNED AUTO HARDCOVER BOOK JSA $299.99logo
thumbnailPaul Tibbets Enola Gay Signed Pacific Trading Card #52 SHARP & CLEAN CORNERS!$41.00logo
thumbnailPAUL TIBBETS Signed Photo of Enola Gay - Pilot Dropped Bomb on Hiroshima PSA$265.00logo
thumbnailPaul Tibbets Signed USAF Flying Super Fortress Pacific 1992 Pacific Card #15$29.00logo
thumbnailReturn of The Enola Gay Paul Tibbets SIGNED 2004 Restoration Edition HC DJ$35.00logo
thumbnailThe Enola Gay Print and Paul Tibbets Autobiography. Signed By Crew. $65.00logo
thumbnailUSAF B-29 Enola Gay Signed By Paul Tibbets Desk Model 1/72 WW2 SC Airplane COA$4,836.00logo
thumbnailUSAF B-29 Enola Gay Signed By Paul Tibbets Desk Model 1/72 WW2 SC Airplane COA$3,720.00logo
thumbnailUSAF B-29 Enola Gay Signed By Paul Tibbets Desk Model 1/72 WW2 SC Airplane COA$3,820.00logo
thumbnailUSAF B-29 Enola Gay Signed By Paul Tibbets Desk Model 1/72 WW2 SC Airplane COA$3,820.00logo
thumbnailUSAF B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay Paul Tibbets Signed Desk Top 1/72 Model AK COA$2,574.00logo