Pilot’s diary from Hiroshima bombing sold for $950 thousand
A diary of the second pilot of the “Enola Gay” bomber, which dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945, was sold at auction for $950,000. The diary contains a note saying: “God, what have we done.” This is the fifth time the document has been resold; in 2022 it fetched $543,000.
This diary represents a significant historical artifact offering a personal perspective on World War II events. The pilot’s expression of doubt in his notes is a rare and valuable detail attracting collectors and historians alike.
Future auctions may push the price of this unique historical document even higher, reflecting a growing interest in mid-20th-century events.
