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Re: Allied aircraft
Ed; The 504th. designator was a Circle "E"; Circle "W" was 505BG, "X" was 9BG. All 3 were in 313rd. Wing (Tinian) and were delegated mining ops. in Japanese home waters. The B-29 with USMC artwork was probably commemorating the Battalion's service (and heavy losses) on Peliliu in Sept.-Nov. 1944, Company "A" supporting 1st. Marine Div. There was a Navy Seabees Btn. attached.
The photos are from a 504th member but the 4 Groups (6th.BG was the 4th) shared the same airfield at North Field.
Nick
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