Oral History Interview with Paul Hatgil, April 29, 2015
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Paul Hatgil. Hatgil joined the Army Air Forces after working briefly in the defense industry. He received communications training and was assigned to the 505th Bombardment Group. On Tinian, he oversaw the teletype office adjacent to General Curtis LeMay. He recalls seeing the Enola Gay heavily guarded by Marines. Although at the time he was unaware of the atomic bomb, an important message arrived for LeMay, sent to the telet…
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April 29, 2015
Creator:
Hatgil, Paul
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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation