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Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of high-quality poster prints featuring the iconic image of Colonel Paul Tibbetts, USAF pilot, standing proudly beside the historic Boeing B-29 bomber, Enola Gay. This evocative image, rights-managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a pivotal moment in aviation and military history. Relive the past with this captivating poster print, perfect for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the power and beauty of vintage aircraft. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and let the story of Colonel Tibbetts and the Enola Gay live on.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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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