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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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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.
 

   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.




 

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
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Paul Tibbets Interview by Studs Terkel

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

 


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

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