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Thomas F. Costa

Bombardier on Some PunkinsTinian Island

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

Thomas F. Costa served as a 1st lieutenant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was the bombardier regularly assigned to the B-29 Some Punkins.

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