509th Composite Group

  

Photo: P-031 ("Top Secret")

   

 

"Top Secret" was designated as one of the 7 planes taking part in the Hiroshima mission.  Its role was as a "backup" to the "Enola Gay" and flew to the Island of Iwo Jima to be available if necessary.  Piloted by Chuck McKnight, it departed Tinian Island at approximately 2:45 on the morning of August 6, 1945.

 

Aircraft Serial Number: 36-MO-44-27302

Victor No.: 72

Crew No.: B-8

Charles F. McKnight Aircraft Commander
Jacob Y. Bontekoe Co-Pilot
Jack Widowsky Navigator
Franklin H. MacGregor Bombardier
George H. Cohen Flight Engineer
Lloyd J. Reeder Radio Operator
William F. Orren Radar Operator
Roderick E. Legg Tail Gunner
Donald O. Cole Asst. Engineer/Scanner
 

 

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