{"product_id":"richard-dick-cole-re-cole-signed-8x10-wwii-doolittle-raiders-hero-auto-beckett","title":"Richard Dick Cole (RE Cole) Signed 8x10 WWII Doolittle Raiders Hero Auto BECKETT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRichard Dick Cole (RE Cole) Signed 8x10 WWII Doolittle Raiders Hero Auto BECKETT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Steve Grad Autograph Collection, here is an incredible signed 8x10 photo of a B-25 bomber launching from the USS Hornet during the historic Doolittle Raid, autographed by Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole (1915–2019). Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) Cert #BD86118 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 legendary Doolittle Raid on Japan (April 18, 1942), America’s first offensive strike following Pearl Harbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raid was a daring and morale-boosting mission, proving Japan’s vulnerability and marking a turning point early in WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the raid, Cole continued to serve with distinction in the China-Burma-India Theater, flying 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 the age of 103 — he was the last surviving member of the Doolittle Raiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 8x10 black-and-white photo depicting a B-25 launching from the USS Hornet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Bold black ink signature of Dick Cole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentication: Beckett Authentication Services (Cert #BD86118).\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":63601012277388,"sku":"1846","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3543\/0796\/files\/3_3500a584-0447-468c-a7a0-9fc29ee7a9cf.jpg?v=1793880513","url":"https:\/\/gspawn.com\/products\/richard-dick-cole-re-cole-signed-8x10-wwii-doolittle-raiders-hero-auto-beckett","provider":"Gold \u0026 Silver Pawn Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}