Paul Tibbets

American general and pilot of Enola Gay

Paul Tibbets - American general and pilot of Enola Gay
Born

February 23rd, 1915
110 years ago

Died

November 1st, 2007
17 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Served as a general in the United States Air Force. Played a critical role during World War II as a pilot and commanded the aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. Tibbets was pivotal in the development of strategic bombing tactics. His career included various leadership roles in military operations post-war, influencing airpower doctrine.

Commanded the Enola Gay

Dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima

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