Collection Title: Redd, Virgil Collection
Collection Number: M204 / 2006.12
Dates: Inclusive August 6, 1945
Bulk August 6, 1945
Volume: 0.209
Processor: W. Ray
Virgil Redd (now deceased) was a navigator during the August 6, 1945 nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. The bomb was dropped by the Enola Gay, a U.S. Air Force B-29 and Mr. Redd took photos of the planes, a ship, and the devastation to the city. The photos were donated by his brother, Vester Redd.
BOX 1 OF 1
Folder 1
Photo depicting devastation of the city of Hiroshima after the bomb.
Folder 2
Photo of ship.
Folder 3
Photo of 2 planes.
Folder 4
Photo of squadron of planes.
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