Theodore Van Kirk
Theodore 'Dutch' Van Kirk was the navigator of the Enola Gay, the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. He reflected on the mission in later years, recalling the devastating impact of the bomb and the profound awe he felt witnessing the destruction of the city. Van Kirk passed away in 2014, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with one of the most significant events in modern history.
Born on Aug 27, 1921 (103 years old)
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The navigator of the Enola Gay, he dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
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