Paul Tibbets on Dropping the Atomic Bomb
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Paul Tibbets on Dropping the Atomic Bomb
On July 3,1987,42 years after dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima,Enola Gay pilot Paul Tibbets recalls his mindset during the fateful mission on August 6,1945.
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The Moment of History on Instagram: "When U.S. pilot Paul Tibbets took command of the Enola Gay on August 6, 1945, he led one of the most consequential missions in history. He later recalled focusing only on the mission, watching the mushroom cloud rise from miles away and feeling the shockwave moments later. Despite the destruction, Tibbets believed the operation was necessary to end World War II and said he felt no regret, seeing himself as a soldier carrying out orders."
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The Moment of History on Instagram: "When U.S. pilot Paul Tibbets took command of the Enola Gay on August 6, 1945, he led one of the most consequential missions in history. He later recalled focusing only on the mission, watching the mushroom cloud rise from miles away and feeling the shockwave moments later. Despite the destruction, Tibbets believed the operation was necessary to end World War II and said he felt no regret, seeing himself as a soldier carrying out orders."
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