Roland D. Modlin

Right ScannerMarshall Islands

509th Composite GroupMilitary VeteranPacific Nuclear TestsPostwar Nuclear Program

Roland Modlin was the Right Scanner for the plane Dave’s Dream in the 58th Bomb Wing of the 509th Composite Group. Medlin participated in the atomic tests during Operation Crossroads at Bikini Atoll.

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