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Photo: P-033 ("Laggin' Dragon")
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| "Laggin' Dragon" was designated as one of the 6 planes taking part in the Nagasaki mission. Its role was an advance weather plane and was directed to fly to the Japanese city of Nagasaki and report back on weather conditions. Piloted by Edward Costello, it departed Tinian Island at approximately 1 hour ahead of those of the primary strike force on the morning of August 9, 1945. |
Aircraft Serial Number: 50-MO-44-86347
Victor No.: 95
Crew No.: A-2
| Edward M. Costello | Aircraft Commander |
| Harry B. Davis | Co-Pilot |
| Robert J. Petrolli | Navigator |
| John L. Downey | Bombardier |
| Thomas H. Brumagin | Flight Engineer |
| David Purdon | Radio Operator |
| James R. Bryant | Radar Operator |
| Carleton C. McEachern | Tail Gunner |
| Maurice J. Clark | Asst. Engineer/Scanner |
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