Memorabilix

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
thumbnailCLEARANCE - Authentic Personal Check 382 Signed - Paul Tibbets, Pilot-Enola Gay $99.95logo
thumbnailPAUL TIBBETS hand-signed ENOLA GAY ATOMIC WARFARE 24x18 LITHOGRAPH uacc rd coa$84.99logo
thumbnailPaul Tibbets Signed B-17 Flying Fortress Red Gremlin /3000 Autographed Auto 1:72$1,299.99logo
thumbnailPaul Tibbets Signed B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay Bomber Autographed Auto 1:72$3,999.99logo

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 April 2025 for $4,886.00 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 (21) was March 2025 with an average selling price of $149.95 for an autographed item of Paul Tibbets. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in July 2025 with $865.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $18.75 was February 2009. In average, an autographed item from Paul Tibbets is worth $51.00.

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

PictureItem TitlePriceStore
thumbnailCLEARANCE - Authentic Personal Check 382 Signed - Paul Tibbets, Pilot-Enola Gay $99.95logo
thumbnailEnola Gay Crew "Hiroshima " Signed Photo Paul Tibbets~Pilot Tom Ferebee~Bomber$1,202.95logo
thumbnailFEREBEE PAUL TIBBETS VAN KIRK SIGNED 8x10 PHOTO ENOLA GAY ATOMIC BOMB BECKETT$865.00logo
thumbnailFLIGHT OF THE ENOLA GAY Paul Tibbets 1989 Signed by Pilot, Navigator, Bombardier$199.95logo
thumbnailPaul Tibbets & Dutch Van Kirk Signed FDC PSA Auto - They Dropped The Atom Bomb!$465.00logo
thumbnailPAUL TIBBETS hand-signed ENOLA GAY ATOMIC WARFARE 24x18 LITHOGRAPH uacc rd coa$84.99logo
thumbnailPAUL TIBBETS SIGNED 1995 CUSTOM FRAMED CHECK DROPED ATOMIC BOMB ON HIROSHIMA COA$281.50logo
thumbnailPaul Tibbets Signed and Flown FDC PSA Auto - He Dropped The Atom Bomb!$340.00logo
thumbnailPaul Tibbets Signed Canadian WWII Commemorative FDC PSA Auto -He Flew Enola Gay$310.00logo
thumbnailPAUL TIBBETS Signed Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Ruins Display PSA Bold Auto$507.00logo
thumbnailPaul Tibbets, Hill & More Signed FDC Enola Gay & Flying Tigers WWII Cold War PSA$510.00logo
thumbnailUSAF B-29 Enola Gay Signed By Paul Tibbets Desk Model 1/72 WW2 SC Airplane COA$4,666.00logo
thumbnailUSAF B-29 Enola Gay Signed By Paul Tibbets Desk Model 1/72 WW2 SC Airplane COA$4,666.00logo
thumbnailUSAF B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay Paul Tibbets Signed Desk Top 1/72 Model AK COA$2,374.00logo
thumbnailUSAF Boeing B-17F Red Gremlin Desk Model Signed By Pilot Paul Tibbets$500.00logo