National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Paul Vinther arrived in Hanford in 1950 where he worked as a physicist and reactor operator. Vinther worked alongside DuPont and observed first hand DuPont's safety philosophy as well as many of the safety measures put in place to protect workers at the plant.
Conen served as a first lieutenant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He participated in the mission to bomb Hiroshima as a flight engineer for the Top Secret.
The following are excerpts from “Converging Lines,” a genealogy and family history book researched and written by Norma McKinney, as well as oral recollections from her in 2011 and Charles’ remembrances to his grandson in 1990 for an eighth grade report.
Arthur L. Johnson served in the 390th Air Service Group.
