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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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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 23.7cm (7.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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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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