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U.S. pilot Paul Tibbets, the man who dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, offered a detailed account of his experience commanding the historic — and devastating — mission. As the pilot of the Enola Gay, a B-29 bomber, Tibbets described a sense of focused duty, knowing the operation could bring an end to World War II. On August 6, 1945, he released the bomb nicknamed “Little Boy” over the Japanese city, resulting in unprecedented destruction and loss of life. Tibbets later spoke of a surreal cal

Enjoy Part 2 of Kermit's historic interview with General Paul Tibbets. Remember, Fantasy of Flight is temporarily closed until June 14. ### This is history right here! Part 2 of an interview I did many years ago with Paul Tibbets, at my Weeks Air Museum in Miami, Florida. In Part 1, Paul talked about his famous plane, the Enola Gay B-29 Superfortress that he flew on its secret mission during World War II. In Part 2 here, Paul talks a bit more about that Secret Mission. Check out the interview! K

82K views · 411 reactions | En 1981, Paul Tibbets pilote de l'Enola...