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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 please contact
Robert Krauss
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.
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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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