Richard Cole Signed 8x10 WWII Doolittle Raiders USS Hornet Auto BECKETT
From the Steve Grad Autograph Collection, here is a powerful signed 8x10 photo of the USS Hornet with B-25 bombers on deck and in flight during the legendary Doolittle Raid, autographed by Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole (1915–2019). Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) Cert #BD86136 with tamper-evident sticker.
About Dick Cole (1915–2019):
Served as Jimmy Doolittle’s co-pilot during the daring Doolittle Raid on Japan (April 18, 1942), the first U.S. offensive mission following Pearl Harbor.
The raid boosted American morale, proved Japan’s vulnerability, and became a defining moment in WWII history.
After the raid, Cole flew in the China-Burma-India Theater, undertaking dangerous supply missions over the Himalayas (“The Hump”).
Retired as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force.
Passed away on April 9, 2019, at 103 years old — the last surviving Doolittle Raider.
Item Details:
Size: 8x10 black-and-white photo depicting the USS Hornet at sea with B-25s launching.
Signature: Bold black ink autograph of Dick Cole.
Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services (Cert #BD86136) with holo sticker affixed.
Provenance: Obtained directly from Dick Cole by Steve Grad.
From the Steve Grad Collection:
Steve Grad is the lead authenticator for Beckett Authentication Services, a featured expert on Pawn Stars (History Channel), and the former Head Authenticator at PSA/DNA. His collection includes some of the rarest and most historically significant autographs.
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