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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, or Michael Kuryla, Coxswain, Survivor USS
Indianapolis please contact
Robert Krauss
In Memory of Charles Donald Albury, October 12, 1920- May 23,
2009. Airplane Commander, Crew C-15 B29 "The Great Artiste" and Co-Pilot
Hiroshima Instrument Plane "The Great Artiste" August 6, 1945, Co-Pilot
Strike Plane B29 "Bockscar" August 9, 1945 last surviving Crewmember to
have seen both Atomic Bombs.
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In Memory
of Col. Thomas J. Classen, Deputy
Commander 509th Composire Group October 8, 1918
May 15, 2009 Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying
Cross, Purple Heart.
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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
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
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