The Silverplate Bombers: A History and Registry of the Enola

The Silverplate Bombers: A History and Registry of the Enola Gay and Other B-29s Configured to Carry Atomic Bombs

This book documents the development and delivery of the Silverplate B-29 bomber, the remarkable airplane with capabilities that surpassed those of known enemy fighters of the time and was employed to release the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. The basic history from conception to successful development is set forth in the early chapters, which discuss the then secret work of the 509th Composite Group. Subsequent chapters discuss the Los Alamos test program, Silverplate B-29 combat operations, the Air Force bases from which the aircraft operated, accidents associated with operations and details of the atomic bombs carried. Concluding chapters give special attention to the members of the 509th, who were responsible for dropping the bombs and whose efforts brought an end to World War II, provided the backbone of America's nuclear deterrent force in the years after the war, and opened the Atomic Age.

Country	USA
Author	Richard H. Campbell
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: McFarland
EAN	9780786469079
Edition	Reprint
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0786469072
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	McFarland
Manufacturer	McFarland
MPN	113 photographs, appendices, notes, bibl
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	245
PartNumber	113 photographs, appendices, notes, bibl
PublicationDate	2012-03-15
Publisher	McFarland
Studio	McFarland
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Silverplate Bombers: A History and Registry of the Enola Gay and Other B-29s Configured to Carry Atomic Bombs