Lot 203
Atomic Bomb, 1945, 33.3 RPM Master Record Interview, with Captain Kermit Beahan, Bombardier of Bockscar, the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki on 6 August 1945, thus helping to end WW II. This 16" aluminum disc with one-sided vinyl impression recording is one of the first interviews Capt. Beahan recorded after the flight. The label on the recording reads: "KPRC / Houston Texas / Steve Wilhelm with Capt. Kermit Beahan / Sept. 26, 1945". Some vinyl edge faults, but a piece of history. The recording is purported to tell of his experiences and impressions during the flight. About 15 years ago the record was played and the audio was clear. An important first-person view on one of the most important events of the 20th century.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000
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