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Photo: P-026 ("Big Stink")
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| "Big Stink" was designated as one of the 6 planes taking part in the Nagasaki mission. Its role was to carry the scientific observer team and photographic equipment and was one of the three B29s of the primary strike force. Piloted by Lt. Col. Hopkins, it departed Tinian Island at approximately 3:50 on the morning of August 9, 1945. Much controversy surrounds the fact that "Big Stink" failed to rendezvous with the other two B29s of the primary strike force prior to heading to Nagasaki. |
Aircraft Serial Number: 40-MO-44-27354
Victor No.: 90
Crew No.: C-12
| Herman S. Zahn | Aircraft Commander |
| Gilbert B. Dickman | Co-Pilot |
| Henry Deutsch | Navigator |
| Francis R. Ormond | Bombardier |
| James K. Elder | Flight Engineer |
| Leander J. Baur | Radio Operator |
| Gerard F. Clapso | Radar Operator |
| Raymond E. Allen | Tail Gunner |
| Neil R. Corey | Asst. Engineer/Scanner |
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