Franklin B. Wimer

Navigator of the Next ObjectiveTinian Island

Wendover, UT

509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran

Franklin B. Wimer served as a second lieutenant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was the navigator regularly assigned to the B-29 Next Objective.

Crew A-3, Wimer is in the top row, second from right. Photo courtesy of Richard H. Campbell and the Janet Chapman Pence Collection from the Air Force Museum.

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