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The
509th Composite Group was created to plan and execute the
deployment of the first atomic bomb. Gen. Paul Tibbets headed up that
group and flew a B-29 named The Enola Gay in August 1945 and completed the
mission that many feel brought a quick end to World War II.
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To Schedule an event with
Theodore
"Dutch" Van Kirk
Enola Gay Navigator,
please contact
Robert Krauss
In Memory of Michael N. Kuryla Jr. October 3 2009.
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Michael Kuryla a WWII Veteran and survivor of the sinking of the USS
Indianapolis. He joined the Navy at age 17. Shortly after boot camp he
was shipped to San Francisco where the USS Indianapolis was anchored. He
quickly advanced to Coxswain and served as pointer on the 5 Inch 25
caliber director above the bridge. He was on board for 8 of the 10
battles In which the Indianapolis earned battle stars. He was one of the
317 that survived the five nights and four days In the water after
delivering the Hiroshima Bomb to Tinian. |
This web site contains
historical information from that period along with a large selection of
rarely seen images of the men, documents and aircraft involved. We hope
you will also visit the Message Forum to join
in discussions about the Enola Gay, The Manhattan Project,
509th Composite Group and more.
Thank you to
the National Rifle Association and Missouri Arms Collectors
for awarding us the top award for our display of 509th Composite Group
Memorabilia.
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Visit Our Enola Gay and
509th Composite Group Collectibles section for a selection of rare and
unique historical items that are not available anywhere else-
more>>
509th Veterans & families - Outstanding
Unit Award
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Los
Alamos-Life on the Hill by Larry Johnston
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Paul Tibbets Interview by Studs Terkel
Dropping The Atomic Bomb - By Richard Russell
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