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ConsolidatedAtom Bomb Burst Over Nagasaki, Japan On 9 August 1945. Two Planes Of The 509Th Composite Group, Part Of The 313Th Wing Of The 20Th Air Force, Participated In This Mission; One To Carry The Bomb, The Other To Act As Escort.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Germany
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
Atom Bomb Burst Over...
Caption:
Atom Bomb Burst Over Nagasaki, Japan On 9 August 1945. Two Planes Of The 509Th Composite Group, Part Of The 313Th Wing Of The 20Th Air Force, Participated In This Mission; One To Carry The Bomb, The Other To Act As Escort.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY,CREWS
History:
16 mm Motion Picture Film received 28 June 4" x 5" photos). Used toACcompany Press Release 'ATOM BOMB BURST OVER NAGASAKI'.
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A20061A-26049AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/37223811/atom-bomb-burst-over-nagasaki-japan-on-9-august-1945-two-planes-of-the-509th-composite-group-part-of : accessed Nov 3, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008