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John L. Downey

Bombardier on the Laggin’ DragonTinian Island

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

John L. Downey served as a 2nd lieutenant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was the bombardier regularly assigned to the Laggin’ Dragon.

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