The Japanese surrendered a few days later, ending the war. Three days later, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, killing at least 60,000 people. Tibbets and his crew of 13, flying a bomber named for his mother, dropped the five-ton 'Little Boy' bomb over Hiroshima on Aug. What did they did for their country,' said Flynn. 'It's important to know they sacrificed for this country. As a kid, it always seemed a whole lot bigger,' said Flynn.įor the Flynns, the death of Tibbetts and their dear friend have signified the final chapter in an era.
'It was a real kick to see the small quarters he was in. Flynn even had a chance to go through the Enola Gay when it was partially rebuilt and on display in the Smithsonian Museum. Walter Flynn said that, ever since the war, he has had a fascination with the Enola Gay and planes like it.
