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The 509th Composite Group

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Radio Message from Sgt. Abe Spitzer, Radio Operator of Bockscar, Back to Home Base at Tinian Island.  Personally signed by Abe Spitzer.  (Note: message alludes to some of the "problems" that almost resulted in a failed mission - for more information, please read: "Decision at Nagasaki - The Mission That Almost Failed" by Lt. Col. Fred Olivi, USAF (Ret), the co-pilot of Bockscar.  The book may be purchased from our eBay Store!