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Edward M. Costello

Commander on the Laggin’ DragonTinian Island

Wendover, UT
509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran
Laggin' Dragon

Edward M. Costello served as a captain in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was the aircraft commander regularly assigned to the Laggin’ Dragon.

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