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Everist L. Bednorz

Pilot in Some PunkinsTinian Island

Wendover, UT
509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran
The Some Punkins

Everist L. Bednorz served as a second lieutenant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was the pilot regularly assigned to the B-29 Some Punkins.

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