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Boeing B-29 of 509th Composite Grp, 20th Air Force dropped atomic bomb on Hiroshima, 5 Aug 1945
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1945 Atomic Boeing Bomb Composite Dropped Hiroshima
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of historical significance as a Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber from the 509th Composite Group, 20th Air Force, releases the atomic bomb over the city of Hiroshima on August 5, 1945. The B-29, a four-engine heavy bomber, was a key aircraft in the U.S. military's strategic bombing campaign during World War II. The 509th Composite Group, based at Wendover Airfield in Utah, was specially formed to conduct the atomic bombing missions. The image shows the B-29 in flight, its wings casting long shadows against the cloud-filled sky as it releases the bomb, which appears as a small, white orb. The bomb's detonation would result in the devastating atomic explosion that would forever change the course of history. The photograph captures the raw power and magnitude of this pivotal moment, as the world entered a new era of military capability and global politics. The 509th Composite Group's mission to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki marked the end of World War II and the beginning of the atomic age. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of this event and the role that aviation and military technology played in shaping the world we know today.
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