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Fine Art Print : Tibbetts, Paul, Pilot as Col USaF beside Boeing B-29
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Tibbetts, Paul, Pilot as Col USaF beside Boeing B-29
Tibbetts, Paul, Pilot as Col USaF beside Boeing B-29 Enola Gay
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Media ID 14223755
© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the history of aviation with our stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image features Colonel Paul Tibbets, the legendary pilot of the Enola Gay, standing beside the iconic Boeing B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. This high-quality print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique and intriguing glimpse into history. With its exceptional detail and vivid colors, this print is a must-have for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, and art collectors alike. Own a piece of history and bring this iconic moment into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of historic significance as Colonel Paul Tibbetts, a distinguished United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) pilot, stands proudly beside the Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber that he piloted on a mission of unparalleled importance. Known as the Enola Gay, this B-29 was the aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945. The event marked a turning point in World War II and ultimately led to the end of the conflict. Colonel Tibbetts, a decorated military aviator, had an impressive career in the USAAF, amassing over 3,000 hours of flight experience. His expertise and skill were instrumental in the success of the mission, which was codenamed Operation Matterhorn. The Enola Gay, named after his mother, was specially modified for the mission, with a unique radar system and a specially designed bomb bay door to accommodate the atomic bomb. The photograph captures the essence of the era, with the sleek lines of the B-29 Superfortress standing tall against the backdrop of a clear, blue sky. The determination and resolve in Colonel Tibbetts' expression convey the gravity of the moment and the importance of the mission. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the pivotal role that aviation played in shaping the course of history during World War II.
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