{"product_id":"richard-cole-signed-8x10-wwii-doolittle-raiders-uss-hornet-auto-beckett","title":"Richard Cole Signed 8x10 WWII Doolittle Raiders USS Hornet Auto BECKETT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRichard Cole Signed 8x10 WWII Doolittle Raiders USS Hornet Auto BECKETT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Dick Cole (1915–2019):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raid boosted American morale, proved Japan’s vulnerability, and became a defining moment in WWII history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the raid, Cole flew in the China-Burma-India Theater, undertaking dangerous supply missions over the Himalayas (“The Hump”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetired as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassed away on April 9, 2019, at 103 years old — the last surviving Doolittle Raider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 8x10 black-and-white photo depicting the USS Hornet at sea with B-25s launching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Bold black ink autograph of Dick Cole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentication: Beckett Authentication Services (Cert #BD86136) with holo sticker affixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Obtained directly from Dick Cole by Steve Grad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Steve Grad Collection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteve 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping in the U.S. and U.S. territories! Yes, we do ship Internationally!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor any questions regarding this listing or help with orders email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:orders@gspawn.com\"\u003eorders@gspawn.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call 702-272-0006.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe appreciate your business and look forward to helping you bring home a piece of history!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GradCollection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63601013129356,"sku":"1828","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3543\/0796\/files\/3_a1203fe8-385e-4d39-a0b7-51867efb0893.jpg?v=1793880110","url":"https:\/\/gspawn.com\/products\/richard-cole-signed-8x10-wwii-doolittle-raiders-uss-hornet-auto-beckett","provider":"Gold \u0026 Silver Pawn Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}