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Boeing B-29A Superfortess-the bomber that ended the war
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Boeing B-29A Superfortess-the bomber that ended the war
Boeing B-29A Superfortess-the bomber that ended the war with two bombs-the first of the nuclear age
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Boeing Bombers Ended Nuclear Secondflight Superfortress Bomber
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This historic photograph captures the moment of significance as the Boeing B-29A Superfortress, serial number 44-61943, takes off from the island of Tinian in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. This particular B-29A, named "Enola Gay," carried the devastating weight of history within its wings. On August 6, 1945, it dropped the world's first deployed atomic bomb, "Little Boy," over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Three days later, on August 9, another B-29A, named "Bockscar," dropped the second atomic bomb, "Fat Man," over Nagasaki. These events marked the end of the war and ushered in the nuclear age. The B-29A Superfortress was a long-range bomber that revolutionized aviation technology with its advanced features, including a pressurized cabin, remote-controlled defensive turrets, and a top speed of over 300 miles per hour. This image, taken during the second flight of the Enola Gay on August 6, 1945, stands as a testament to the power and innovation of the US Army Air Force during World War II.
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