Standing here in front of Bockscar, it’s hard not to feel the weight of this moment in history. What do you think when you see artifacts like this? Do they make the events feel more real, or bring up questions for you? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this unique piece of WWII history!
My dad was a B-29 Navigator. The last of his eight missions was a weather recon over Nagasaki just hours before the city was chosen as an alternative target for the A-bomb. Dad and the crew had no idea what was coming. They were unhappy about having to fly from Tinian to Japan and back and not drop any bombs.
Thank you for sharing that incredible piece of history about your dad. It’s amazing to think about the role he and his crew played in such a pivotal moment, even without knowing what was to come. Navigating those missions must have been a tremendous challenge, and I can only imagine the mix of emotions they must have felt. Please know I deeply appreciate his service and the insight you’ve shared-it adds so much to understanding the human side of these historic events. It’s up to us now to keep their stories alive and ensure their contributions are never forgotten.
Yes, they have the Memphis Belle back it the far corner of the same building. It’s sort of played out in a chronological order through WWII, so this plane is at the end of the path through the building.
Thanks. Yes, it’s an amazing story how we came together, sacrificed so much and pushed the boundaries of what anyone could imagine was possible. This plane sitting there is a symbol of all of that. It’s an emotional thing on a lot of levels.
Standing here in front of Bockscar, it’s hard not to feel the weight of this moment in history. What do you think when you see artifacts like this? Do they make the events feel more real, or bring up questions for you? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this unique piece of WWII history!
My dad was a B-29 Navigator. The last of his eight missions was a weather recon over Nagasaki just hours before the city was chosen as an alternative target for the A-bomb. Dad and the crew had no idea what was coming. They were unhappy about having to fly from Tinian to Japan and back and not drop any bombs.
Thank you for sharing that incredible piece of history about your dad. It’s amazing to think about the role he and his crew played in such a pivotal moment, even without knowing what was to come. Navigating those missions must have been a tremendous challenge, and I can only imagine the mix of emotions they must have felt. Please know I deeply appreciate his service and the insight you’ve shared-it adds so much to understanding the human side of these historic events. It’s up to us now to keep their stories alive and ensure their contributions are never forgotten.
Good to see that she is back on display. Last time I was there Memphis Belle had taken her spot
Yes, they have the Memphis Belle back it the far corner of the same building. It’s sort of played out in a chronological order through WWII, so this plane is at the end of the path through the building.
Very interesting video! Nicely done. I appreciated your commentary in the closing.
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Great job! Thanks for creating this
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Enola Gay and this plane saved American lives! One of those was my grandfather!
Yes, I also think that’s the case. My grandfather too. He was in the Pacific 4 years and was back home shortly after this.
Nothing eerie about it, that plane saved thousands of lives and ended a war we did not start. No need to apologize.
Thanks. Yes, it’s an amazing story how we came together, sacrificed so much and pushed the boundaries of what anyone could imagine was possible. This plane sitting there is a symbol of all of that. It’s an emotional thing on a lot of levels.