The 509th Remembered: A History of the 509th Composite Group as Told by the Veterans Themselves, 509th Anniversary Reunion, Wichita, Kansas - Hardcover

Krauss, Robert & Amelia Krauss, (ed).

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0923568662 ISBN 13: 9780923568665

Publisher: 509th Press, 2005

Synopsis

A Complete History Of the 509th Composite Group the WWII Army Aircorps Unit that dropped the Atomic Bombs on Japan. From their formation In 1944 to their return home to the United States in December 1945. The Book contains over 125 personal stories from veterans of the unit as well as over 800 Illustrations and 8 page color section with pictures of the Nose Art of the B-29s.Photos of all crews, all missions and the history of each plane Is detailed In the book, as well as a complete roster of all men In the unit

About this title

About the Author:

Robert and Amelia have been the Co Chairs for six Reunions of the 509th beginning In the year 2000.Robert Is the unit Historian and was elected an Honorary Member In the year 2000.He has collected over 2000 photos of the unit many from the veterans and amassed a sizable collection of autographed material and memorabilia

Review:

A great book, You have really been busy on our behalf -- Larry Johnston, Scientific Yield Observer July 16,Aug 6 and Aug 9 1945

Fantastic, marvelous piece, a terrific approach to historical rendition of those who told their story -- Allen Rubin, President, Wings of Flight Museum, Markham, Ontario

I marvel that you had the time to produce such a comprehensive and useful publication, professionally done. -- Vice Admiral Frederick Ashworth, USN (Ret)"Weaponeer" on board Bockscar Aug 9 1945

About this edition

• Publisher: 509th Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0923568662
• ISBN 13: 9780923568665
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 346