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William J. Desmond

Pilot on the Strange CargoTinian Island

Wendover, UT
509th Composite GroupManhattan Project VeteranMilitary Veteran
Strange Cargo

William J. Desmond served as a 2nd lieutenant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was the pilot regularly assigned to the B-29 Strange Cargo.

Crew A-4. Desmond is standing in the top row, fourth from the left. Photo courtesy of Leon D. Smith and Richard H. Campbell.

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