The Tibbets Story: Paul W. Tibbets, Jr. with Clair Stebbins and Harry Franken.

TIBBETS, Paul W. With Clair Stebbins and Harry Franken.

$375.00

Item Number: 141120

New York: Library of Congress, 1978.

First edition, early printing of this autobiographical aircraft that provides Tibbets’ personal narrative. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by Paul W. Tibbets on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Johanna Cooper.

The Tibbets Story is an autobiographical account co-written by Paul W. Tibbets, Jr., the pilot of the Enola Gay, the aircraft that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. The book provides Tibbets' personal narrative, offering insights into his life, military career, and the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding his role in World War II. Through his collaboration with co-authors Clair Stebbins and Harry Franken, Tibbets shares his reflections on the development and execution of the atomic bombing, highlighting both his professional pride and the profound impact the event had on him. The book explores themes of duty, responsibility, and the human cost of warfare, providing a candid perspective from one of the most pivotal figures in modern military history.