Enola Gay, Military bomber aircraft at National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, United States
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress features remote-controlled weapon systems, pressurized compartments, and innovative radar equipment for advanced military operations during World War II.
Colonel Paul Tibbets piloted this B-29 aircraft on August 6, 1945, to conduct the first atomic bombing mission in warfare over Hiroshima, Japan.
The aircraft remains a central element in discussions about World War II's conclusion and represents technological advancement in military aviation history.
The restored aircraft is displayed at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, where visitors can examine its modified bomb bay and advanced flight systems.
The aircraft name derives from the pilot's mother, Enola Gay Tibbets, and the plane later served as weather reconnaissance during the Nagasaki mission.
Location: Fairfax County
GPS coordinates: 38.91080,-77.44420
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:44
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