Polmar, Norman
The Enola Gay: The B-29 That Dropped the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima
- ISBN 13:
- 9781574888362
- author:
- Polmar, Norman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Brasseys US
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 100
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 18.7 x 0.7 cm
- Genre:
- Government Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Enola Gay: The B-29 That Dropped the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima In August 1945, the world entered a new era with the atomic age, as the B-29 Superfortress nicknamed Enola Gay flew 1,500 miles from Tinian Island and dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The devastating blast, equivalent to 12.5 kilotons of TNT, nearly destroyed the city, leading to the Japanese government's surrender six days later. The Enola Gay played a pivotal role in history, and its story has captivated audiences for decades. The aircraft was the primary exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum from 1995 to 1998, attracting over 4 million visitors. After nearly two decades of restoration, the Enola Gay will be one of the highlights of the museum's new Udvar-Hazy Center, set to open at Dulles International Airport in December 2003. This book tells the story of the Enola Gay, the Boeing B-29 program, and the combat operations of the B-29 type, providing a detailed account of this significant event in history.
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