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The 509th Composite Bomb Group, which became the 509th Bomb Wing, was activated for the sole purpose of delivering the atomic bomb. In 1945, the first A-bombs used in combat were dropped on Japan on August 6 at Hiroshima and on August 9 at Nagasaki from B-29 Superforts. The 509th is credited with playing a dynamic role in bringing about a decisive victory in World War II and in maintaining world peace, and its service is associated with aircraft including the B-29, B-50, B-47, KB-29, KC-97, B-52, FB-111, and KC-135.
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