Charles Donald Albury, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Charles Donald Albury

aviator

Date of Birth: 12-Oct-1920

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 23-May-2009

Profession: aircraft pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Charles Donald Albury

  • Charles Donald Albury (October 12, 1920 – May 23, 2009) was an American military aviator who participated in both atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
  • He co-piloted the United States Army Air Forces B-29 bomber known as the Bockscar during the mission that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945.
  • The bombing of Nagasaki killed an estimated 40,000 people instantly, and led to Japan's unconditional surrender on August 14, 1945, ending World War II.

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