{"product_id":"the-tibbets-story-by-paul-w-tibbets","title":"The Tibbets Story by Paul W. Tibbets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eThe Tibbets Story\u003c\/strong\u003e – Paul W. Tibbets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eIn this firsthand memoir, Paul W. Tibbets—the U.S. Army Air Forces pilot who commanded the mission that dropped the first atomic bomb in 1945—recounts a long and distinguished military aviation career that placed him at the centre of some of the most significant events of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eFar more than a single mission, \u003cem data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eThe Tibbets Story\u003c\/em\u003e traces Tibbets’ journey from early flight training through major World War II operations, offering insight into the realities of wartime decision-making, leadership, and the rapid evolution of modern aerial warfare. Written in a direct, no-nonsense style, the book reflects Tibbets’ determination to present his own account of events that have been debated, scrutinised, and revisited for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eThis is an important and controversial memoir, best suited to readers interested in military history, aviation, and primary historical perspectives from those who were there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eCondition note:\u003c\/em\u003e Back cover shows visible wear and tearing consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tibbets, Paul W.","offers":[{"title":"Pocket-Sized Paperback:","offer_id":43883830411350,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/2350\/4982\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_854062b2-0ec2-431c-bef6-565793c97f14.jpg?v=1770194023","url":"https:\/\/www.secondhandpages.com.au\/products\/the-tibbets-story-by-paul-w-tibbets","provider":"Secondhand Pages ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}