Tibbets and his crew had exactly 43 seconds to get away before the bomb exploded. The Enola Gay climbed, and Tibbets fought to turn the plane in the air - bending, 155 - degree the crews had been practicing off Tinian for months.
Tibbets and his crew had 43 seconds to get away from the bomb. The Enola Gay climbed, and Tibbets turned the plane - bending, 155 - degree the crews had been practicing.