509th Composite Group  
509th Composite Group

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Please see our list of 2013 appearances - click here
Please see Important changes
to our appearance schedule.

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.

 


Limited time only, with the minimum purchase of $75.00US from the collectible section, we will Include this beautiful handsigned 8 x 10 autographed photo of "Bockscar" on Tinian signed by Bill Barney Radar operator. Quantities are limited, while supplies last.
 

509th Composite Group The 509th Remembered!
If there ever was a book that is a must for everyone interested in the history of the 509th Composite Group, this is it! Here is the complete history of America's atomic bomb missions during WWII as told through the personal reminiscences and photos of the 509th veterans themselves. - Click here!


Our next scheduled appearance with Dutch, July, 11,12, 13 and 14 see Appearances Page.

For appearance information and book orders
please go to the Appearances page.

Archived Veteran Stories


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.


See Our Appearance Section
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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.



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 newsletter

(New for 2013)

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 509th Veterans & families - Outstanding Unit Award click here!

Los Alamos-Life on the Hill by Larry Johnston
Click here!

Paul Tibbets Interview by Studs Terkel

Dropping The Atomic Bomb - By Richard Russell
Click Here!


The Message Forum is a great place to discuss the Enola Gay, and historical perspectives surrounding these world changing events - more>>

 


Robert Krauss
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The 509th
 Remembered

509th Composite Group

Here is the complete history of America's atomic bomb missions during WWII

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