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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:02:02,400 --> 00:02:03,355 Mrs. Tibbets. 2 00:02:03,880 --> 00:02:06,269 The plane is 30 min. Late. Would you like to wait inside? 3 00:02:07,040 --> 00:02:08,792 Oh, no thank you. 4 00:02:12,080 --> 00:02:15,959 Here I am, waiting again. It seems like I'm always waiting. 5 00:02:16,640 --> 00:02:19,473 Waiting for the sound of a plane that will bring my husband home. 6 00:02:20,440 --> 00:02:23,955 Only, this time, I don't know whether I still have a husband, 7 00:02:24,880 --> 00:02:29,032 whether he still wants his home, or whether this is finally the end. 8 00:02:30,160 --> 00:02:32,151 The end of the road for Paul and me. 9 00:02:33,160 --> 00:02:35,879 But where did it start? When did it start? 10 00:02:36,400 --> 00:02:42,316 I suppose it was a little over 2 years ago in that cold gray morning over North of Africa back in 1943. 11 00:02:43,640 --> 00:02:48,998 A squadron of B-17's, was flying a daylight precision bombing mission against Bizerte at 6,000ft. 12 00:02:50,040 --> 00:02:51,632 Paul was leading that mission. 13 00:02:52,600 --> 00:02:54,079 That was the beginning. 14 00:02:55,320 --> 00:02:58,596 That was the first chapter in a story that meant a lot to Paul and to me, 15 00:02:59,240 --> 00:03:02,277 but meant even more to everybody on this Earth. 16 00:03:07,080 --> 00:03:09,674 Look at that stuff, Tibb! It's worse than yesterday. You can walk on it. 17 00:03:10,760 --> 00:03:13,877 Group Commander to all pilots: Approaching target. Keep the formation tight. 18 00:03:17,880 --> 00:03:18,869 Deputy to Group Commander: 19 00:03:19,200 --> 00:03:19,996 Group Commander: go ahead. 20 00:03:20,360 --> 00:03:22,960 That bunch up ahead's getting clobbered. If we don't go upstairs, we'll get it worse. 21 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:24,313 How about a change of flight plan? 22 00:03:25,120 --> 00:03:27,395 Group Commander to Deputy: We'll fly the mission as briefed. 23 00:03:28,200 --> 00:03:29,155 Okay 24 00:03:40,920 --> 00:03:42,478 Pilot to navigator: how're we doing, Dutch? 25 00:03:42,800 --> 00:03:44,836 Smack on course. Ferebee's on the target. 26 00:03:47,960 --> 00:03:49,791 Pilot to bombardier: let's make this a good one, Tom. 27 00:03:50,880 --> 00:03:51,710 Bombs away! 28 00:04:06,880 --> 00:04:07,835 Let's get out of here. 29 00:04:16,880 --> 00:04:20,839 - 6,000ft. It's murderous bloody suicide. - Who's trying to prove what? 30 00:04:21,120 --> 00:04:22,838 Field orders, Col., for this afternoon. 31 00:04:24,760 --> 00:04:26,040 Bizerte again. 32 00:04:26,040 --> 00:04:28,235 - What altitude? - 6,000. 33 00:04:30,160 --> 00:04:31,479 - Is GEN Roberts in his office? - Yes sir. 34 00:04:36,520 --> 00:04:39,956 I'm running two B-17 bombing missions over Bizerte every day, 35 00:04:40,560 --> 00:04:42,596 using every plane and crew that we've got left. 36 00:04:43,120 --> 00:04:46,669 Now, if we destroy Bizerte, we cut off supplies and reinforcement by sea, 37 00:04:47,240 --> 00:04:49,600 and extend Rommel's line of supply by over 1,000mi. 38 00:04:49,600 --> 00:04:53,036 Yes, I ah see you have four 25-mission commanders. 39 00:04:53,480 --> 00:04:56,680 - Johnson, Angstrom, Miller, and Tibbets. - Yes, and I'm plenty short-handed at that. 40 00:04:56,680 --> 00:04:58,591 - All pretty good men? - First rate 41 00:04:59,120 --> 00:05:02,999 Now personally I've always held if you've got a small pocket, you've got to go in low to get hits. 42 00:05:03,280 --> 00:05:04,872 Sam, I want to meet these men as soon as possible. 43 00:05:05,240 --> 00:05:07,200 - You can't have them Verne. - I just want to meet them. 44 00:05:07,200 --> 00:05:09,395 I don't care what this is, I'm not giving them up. 45 00:05:10,440 --> 00:05:12,192 If you want hot shot fliers, go to England. 46 00:05:12,480 --> 00:05:14,789 - They've got personnel... - I've been to England, that's why I'm here. 47 00:05:16,360 --> 00:05:17,713 Alright Verne, what've you got? 48 00:05:18,720 --> 00:05:21,792 Sam, we're getting the living tar kicked out of us, on nearly every front, 49 00:05:22,160 --> 00:05:24,037 and that's official. I was at the Pentagon last Thursday. 50 00:05:25,200 --> 00:05:28,351 England is taking a terrible pounding. No one knows how long she can hold out. 51 00:05:28,760 --> 00:05:31,200 We may have to hit Germany and Japan direct from U.S. possessions 52 00:05:31,200 --> 00:05:33,760 and that means an airplane with range, real range. 53 00:05:34,760 --> 00:05:36,751 And Hap Arnold thinks we've got the baby that can do it. 54 00:05:37,320 --> 00:05:39,151 Boeing designed it. It's called the B-29. 55 00:05:39,800 --> 00:05:43,349 And it'll fly higher, faster and farther than any bomber you ever dreamed about. 56 00:05:44,760 --> 00:05:47,354 But there's one little hitch. The B-29 is a death trap. 57 00:05:48,200 --> 00:05:51,078 It's already killed Eddie Allen and some of Boeing's crack test pilots. 58 00:05:51,800 --> 00:05:56,635 We've got to get the bugs out of that airplane, Sam, and every minute, every second counts. 59 00:05:57,360 --> 00:06:01,353 We need a man who can test fly it and modify it for combat at the same time, and that's why I'm here. 60 00:06:02,320 --> 00:06:04,959 I want a four-engine combat commander for that job, 61 00:06:05,280 --> 00:06:06,872 one with experience and guts. 62 00:06:07,800 --> 00:06:09,028 Underline guts. 63 00:06:09,520 --> 00:06:10,873 I wish I could help you, Verne. 64 00:06:11,640 --> 00:06:14,154 (knock on door) Well my hands are tied. I haven't even got enough men or... 65 00:06:14,760 --> 00:06:16,440 - Well? - Col. Tibbets would like to see you sir. 66 00:06:16,440 --> 00:06:18,556 - I'm busy. - I told him, but he insists, sir. 67 00:06:18,880 --> 00:06:21,235 - He says it's very important. - Alright, show him in. - Yes, sir. 68 00:06:26,800 --> 00:06:28,200 Alright Tibbets, what is it? 69 00:06:28,200 --> 00:06:32,034 - This field order, sir, is it correct? - That's right. 70 00:06:32,600 --> 00:06:34,480 you're to go back over Bizerte this afternoon. 71 00:06:34,480 --> 00:06:36,550 - At 6,000 ft.? - That is correct. 72 00:06:37,240 --> 00:06:41,028 In my opinion, GEN Roberts, this order's a mistake. At 6,000 ft. we're sitting ducks. 73 00:06:41,400 --> 00:06:43,789 I lost two crews this morning and four in the past 24 hours. 74 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:46,878 We can't expect to get results without losses, Tibbets. 75 00:06:47,440 --> 00:06:49,874 We'll take our losses, sir, but I don't believe in throwing crews away. 76 00:06:50,320 --> 00:06:52,834 I can get results, good results, and I can get them at 21,000 ft. 77 00:06:53,320 --> 00:06:54,958 Your order says 6,0000. 78 00:06:55,280 --> 00:06:57,555 - An order can be changed, sir. - Col. Tibbets, 79 00:06:58,040 --> 00:07:00,349 When a commander starts blaming his troubles on his orders, 80 00:07:01,080 --> 00:07:03,150 I can't help wondering if he isn't turning... 81 00:07:04,280 --> 00:07:07,078 Well, if he hasn't had a little more combat than he can take. 82 00:07:07,960 --> 00:07:11,589 Alright GEN Roberts, let's go back over Bizerte this afternoon at 6,000. 83 00:07:12,040 --> 00:07:14,838 I'll fly the lead plane and you'll ride as my co-pilot. 84 00:07:17,240 --> 00:07:19,390 You'll fly the mission as briefed. 85 00:07:19,960 --> 00:07:21,154 That's all, Col. Tibbets. 86 00:07:22,360 --> 00:07:23,349 Yes, sir. 87 00:07:28,760 --> 00:07:29,715 Oh, Arnie, 88 00:07:30,960 --> 00:07:33,960 On that promotion of Tibbets to full COL, disapproved. 89 00:07:33,960 --> 00:07:35,109 Yes, sir. 90 00:07:36,280 --> 00:07:37,235 Sorry, sir. 91 00:07:37,560 --> 00:07:39,357 - Has he popped off like this before? - No, sir. 92 00:07:40,200 --> 00:07:41,600 I want to handle this personally. 93 00:07:41,600 --> 00:07:44,034 - Have Tibbets report to my quarters immediately. - Yes, sir. 94 00:07:58,040 --> 00:08:00,952 I witnessed that exhibition you put on in GEN Roberts office this morning. 95 00:08:02,600 --> 00:08:04,477 Can you think of any reason why you shouldn't be court-martialed? 96 00:08:05,600 --> 00:08:06,635 I guess not, sir. 97 00:08:07,000 --> 00:08:08,991 It's behavior hardly consistent with your record. 98 00:08:10,120 --> 00:08:12,315 25 missions over France and Africa; 99 00:08:12,680 --> 00:08:15,752 man chosen to fly Clark and Eisenhower down here for the invasion... 100 00:08:17,440 --> 00:08:20,034 - Do you think you're suffering from combat fatigue? - No, sir. 101 00:08:20,640 --> 00:08:23,200 - What's your defense? - No excuse, sir. 102 00:08:25,080 --> 00:08:28,038 You know, Tibbets, I've always been a hunch player. 103 00:08:28,440 --> 00:08:31,079 Oh, I've been kicked in the pants a couple of times, but... 104 00:08:31,520 --> 00:08:33,988 by and large I've had a pretty fair country average. 105 00:08:34,600 --> 00:08:38,354 I should throw the book at you, but instead I'm going to give you a job, 106 00:08:39,040 --> 00:08:41,235 - a big job back in the states. - Yes, sir. 107 00:08:42,200 --> 00:08:44,668 Get your gear together and be on my airplane at 09:00. 108 00:08:45,680 --> 00:08:47,079 - Is that all, sir? - That's all. 109 00:08:47,480 --> 00:08:49,080 Yes, sir. 110 00:08:49,080 --> 00:08:50,433 Oh, Tibbets, 111 00:08:51,680 --> 00:08:54,353 aren't you just a little curious about what this job is? 112 00:08:55,680 --> 00:08:57,989 I assume, sir, when you're ready to tell me, you'll tell me. 113 00:08:59,600 --> 00:09:00,555 See you on the plane. 114 00:09:06,840 --> 00:09:08,114 GEN Brent. 115 00:09:09,040 --> 00:09:10,359 Contact Larry Norstead. 116 00:09:10,920 --> 00:09:14,196 Request LTC Tibbets transferred to the states. 117 00:09:27,280 --> 00:09:28,156 Coffee's on. 118 00:09:28,600 --> 00:09:30,670 Thanks, sir, just had one. My main diet. 119 00:09:32,280 --> 00:09:33,429 What're you doing there? 120 00:09:34,600 --> 00:09:36,875 It's a kind of a gag I have with my wife. 121 00:09:37,320 --> 00:09:40,153 Every time I come home, I always bring her a bottle of her favorite perfume. 122 00:09:40,520 --> 00:09:42,192 Then why the paper bag? 123 00:09:42,840 --> 00:09:43,800 Oh, I don't know. 124 00:09:43,800 --> 00:09:49,477 First time I did it I guess I was a little embarrassed or something anyway I just put it in a paper bag; tied a pink ribbon around it. 125 00:09:50,280 --> 00:09:52,953 - I guess it's a little corny. - Oh, I don't know. 126 00:09:53,240 --> 00:09:55,959 I've known a lot of men who had great difficulty revealing emotion. 127 00:09:57,280 --> 00:10:00,317 - It's a quality that's sometimes is indispensable. - Yeah, I guess so. 128 00:10:04,080 --> 00:10:07,675 You know Tibbets there's one aspect of this B-29 job I don't think I fully covered. 129 00:10:08,400 --> 00:10:11,710 - What's that, sir? - Pretty touchy airplane, checking it out isn't going to be any tea party. 130 00:10:13,360 --> 00:10:15,237 We can't have any distractions. 131 00:10:15,640 --> 00:10:17,995 I'd prefer you didn't bring your wife out to Wichita. 132 00:10:21,400 --> 00:10:24,790 That's pretty rugged, sir. I haven't seen Lucy in over 2 years. 133 00:10:25,800 --> 00:10:29,156 - A little guy named Paul Jr. I've never seen. - I know. 134 00:10:31,480 --> 00:10:33,994 How much leave do I get before I head out to Wichita? 135 00:10:35,600 --> 00:10:37,511 How's 30 min. at the airport? 136 00:10:39,760 --> 00:10:40,829 I see. 137 00:10:42,200 --> 00:10:44,998 Sorry, Paul. Just tell her I'm the heavy. 138 00:11:00,320 --> 00:11:04,520 Now Lucy, brace yourself. He'll probably breeze right by with a Moroccan kootch dancer on each arm. 139 00:11:04,520 --> 00:11:07,520 - Harry, please. - Thin ones, you're only allowed 40lbs. of baggage. 140 00:11:07,520 --> 00:11:10,000 You're a million laughs, Harry, but why didn't you stay home? 141 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:14,198 Cause he's afraid Paul might spend one night with his family before he can get him into a poker game. 142 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:17,433 Lucy, there's Tibb! 143 00:11:17,880 --> 00:11:19,393 Marge, here, hold him. 144 00:11:24,360 --> 00:11:26,794 - Oh, Paul! Paul! - Honey! 145 00:11:30,560 --> 00:11:34,400 - Oh, it's so good! - I know, I know. 146 00:11:34,400 --> 00:11:36,197 Come on, Tibb, break it up! 147 00:11:39,360 --> 00:11:40,960 - Harry! How are you? - Fine 148 00:11:40,960 --> 00:11:42,640 - Well you're looking fine. - And you too, boy. 149 00:11:42,640 --> 00:11:44,120 - Hello, Marge. - Hi 150 00:11:44,120 --> 00:11:47,157 - Hey, what's this? You got one too? - Meet Paul Tibbets Jr. 151 00:11:47,960 --> 00:11:51,555 No kiddin'! So big! Hey how about that? 152 00:11:52,640 --> 00:11:54,358 Hey look he likes it up there. He's a real bird man. 153 00:11:55,000 --> 00:11:59,160 - Hey, hey what about the chickens? When I left you were up a full COL - Ah I run into a wrong hunk of brass. 154 00:11:59,160 --> 00:12:00,840 - Yeah, what happened? - Ah, nothing much. 155 00:12:00,840 --> 00:12:03,360 Well he's a good fella. You think we're going to get along fine? 156 00:12:03,360 --> 00:12:08,434 Oh, honey, honey it's past his nap time. You'll have plenty of time to get acquainted at home. 157 00:12:10,520 --> 00:12:13,751 You tell your mommy that, we'll get acquainted alright but not just now. 158 00:12:14,600 --> 00:12:17,160 You tell your mommy that daddy's got to catch a plane for Wichita. 159 00:12:17,520 --> 00:12:20,717 - Wichita? When? - 30 minutes. 160 00:12:21,960 --> 00:12:23,840 - Oh, no! - I'm sorry, dear. 161 00:12:23,840 --> 00:12:25,796 Wichita? That's that B-29 job? 162 00:12:26,360 --> 00:12:27,918 Hey, you the guy's going to fly those tests? 163 00:12:28,760 --> 00:12:30,591 Say, that's a rough one mate. 164 00:12:31,240 --> 00:12:35,916 - You know, Harry, you talk too much? - Yeah, yeah, that's part of my charm. 165 00:12:36,280 --> 00:12:38,510 Special flight for Wichita, leaving in 20 min. 166 00:12:40,040 --> 00:12:43,669 You two will want to be alone. Why don't we take the baby and you can pick him up later? 167 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,194 Thanks, Marge. 168 00:12:46,200 --> 00:12:47,920 - Ah look, Tibb ah... - It's over boy. 169 00:12:47,920 --> 00:12:51,280 Ah, if you could ever use me again, I mean, well, I'm getting tired of that Pentagon. 170 00:12:51,280 --> 00:12:52,633 It's too big for Bratton... 171 00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:56,271 What I mean is if you ever need a four-engine driver for any airplane... 172 00:12:56,720 --> 00:12:58,720 Yeah, I'll keep it in mind, Harry. 173 00:12:58,720 --> 00:13:00,200 - Okay, thanks, good luck, Tibb. - Thanks. 174 00:13:00,200 --> 00:13:01,394 - Bye Marge - Bye 175 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:11,877 A little something for behind the ears 176 00:13:14,480 --> 00:13:16,277 You never forget, do you, Paul? 177 00:13:17,360 --> 00:13:18,634 If I ever do... 178 00:13:22,080 --> 00:13:25,356 - How about a cup of coffee? - Fine. 179 00:13:31,840 --> 00:13:35,674 I... I was happy to hear about Harry and Marge moving in next door. It must have been a big help. 180 00:13:36,360 --> 00:13:37,713 Yes, they were. 181 00:13:39,160 --> 00:13:43,358 - How's the... How's the car holding up? - Fine. 182 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:47,390 - No wrinkled fenders? - No, not yet. 183 00:13:47,840 --> 00:13:50,274 - Tires okay? - Re-treads. 184 00:13:53,680 --> 00:13:56,513 Paul, is it really a death trap, the B-29? 185 00:13:57,160 --> 00:14:01,472 - Of course not. Whatever gave you the... - It's the plane Eddie Allen and his crew were killed in last month. Isn't it? 186 00:14:01,920 --> 00:14:05,469 It's just another airplane, darling, only bigger and safer. 187 00:14:06,160 --> 00:14:09,357 - Don't you go worrying about it. - Paul, I... 188 00:14:09,640 --> 00:14:12,598 Special flight 209, loading at gate 9 for Wichita. 189 00:14:16,040 --> 00:14:18,395 I'll be home, darling, just as soon as I can. 190 00:14:20,160 --> 00:14:24,551 Don't make it long, Paul. We've got a lot of catching up to do. 191 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:38,275 Special flight 209 now ready for departure 192 00:14:40,160 --> 00:14:41,513 Ready for departure. 193 00:14:42,480 --> 00:14:45,392 - The story of our lives. - Yeah 194 00:14:46,200 --> 00:14:47,235 Well... 195 00:14:49,320 --> 00:14:50,275 Well I... 196 00:14:50,800 --> 00:14:53,075 Well I ought to be real Air Force and say 197 00:14:53,480 --> 00:14:57,155 "Happy landings; flaps up; I'll be seeing you" or something... 198 00:14:59,080 --> 00:15:00,433 I just can't. 199 00:15:03,480 --> 00:15:04,833 Lucy... 200 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:08,878 I don't know if it ever came across in my letters, but... 201 00:15:10,600 --> 00:15:12,989 if I didn't have you, I wouldn't have anything. 202 00:15:18,160 --> 00:15:19,309 Oh, Paul! 203 00:15:25,520 --> 00:15:30,400 - Be careful, darling. Promise me you'll be careful. - 'kay, sure, safety first that's Tibbets. 204 00:15:30,400 --> 00:15:32,755 - Promise me. - Stop worrying sugar. 205 00:15:33,240 --> 00:15:34,673 It's just another airplane. 206 00:15:42,800 --> 00:15:44,472 Just another airplane... 207 00:15:46,480 --> 00:15:51,679 and that's what the B-29 was. Just another enormous glittering airplane. 208 00:15:52,160 --> 00:15:56,950 67 tons of experimental bomber that flew like a dream, under normal conditions. 209 00:15:57,680 --> 00:16:01,150 But Paul had to find out what the airplane would do under combat conditions. 210 00:16:02,120 --> 00:16:07,831 What would happen, for instance, when you took it up to 30,000 ft.? He soon found out. 211 00:16:08,280 --> 00:16:12,637 Gun blisters would go popping out, almost taking some fine young turret gunner with them. 212 00:16:13,240 --> 00:16:16,471 And there was always fire. Fire in the engines; 213 00:16:16,760 --> 00:16:18,113 fire in the bomb bays; 214 00:16:18,680 --> 00:16:22,468 fire on the ground. Constant emergency landings. 215 00:16:23,280 --> 00:16:26,670 They had to know how the B-29 would perform under all weather conditions. 216 00:16:27,200 --> 00:16:30,476 In snow; in hail; in rain. 217 00:16:31,600 --> 00:16:34,160 Days stretched into weeks, the weeks into months. 218 00:16:34,880 --> 00:16:38,000 Oh yes, they let me come to Wichita to visit him once. 219 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,672 But once was enough. 220 00:16:40,520 --> 00:16:43,920 That was the day Paul lost an engine; his landing gear jammed; 221 00:16:43,920 --> 00:16:46,036 and he had to attempt a crash landing. 222 00:16:46,800 --> 00:16:49,720 I'll never forget the terror I felt as I stood there, 223 00:16:49,720 --> 00:16:51,517 unable to do anything but watch. 224 00:16:52,080 --> 00:16:55,072 Watch him as he made that turn for his final approach. 225 00:17:09,800 --> 00:17:10,994 Fuel off, switches off! 226 00:17:13,760 --> 00:17:14,909 Fuel off, switches off! 227 00:17:45,480 --> 00:17:47,471 I just couldn't take it. 228 00:17:47,800 --> 00:17:51,554 I left Wichita that night, and I didn't even see Paul again for three months. 229 00:17:52,800 --> 00:17:56,270 The next time we met was at a little cabin I found near Hagerstown. 230 00:17:57,320 --> 00:17:57,400 It wasn't easy for Paul, 231 00:17:57,500 --> 00:18:01,439 but he managed to steal a few hours. 232 00:18:02,360 --> 00:18:07,878 I'm sure if GEN Arnold knew how dear those hours were to Paul and me, he wouldn't have minded. 233 00:18:10,800 --> 00:18:13,155 You know, I'll never forget the way you looked the first day I saw you 234 00:18:13,880 --> 00:18:15,440 selling dry goods. 235 00:18:15,440 --> 00:18:21,037 - What was the name of that store? - GS Meekins, 9th and Main, cheesecloth a specialty. 236 00:18:21,920 --> 00:18:25,595 You looked cute behind that counter. Pity, I could only see half of you. 237 00:18:26,040 --> 00:18:28,315 And a week later you proposed to that half. 238 00:18:29,360 --> 00:18:32,909 - Right across that counter. - Yeah, but I got the whole girl. 239 00:18:33,720 --> 00:18:35,039 Thank heavens. 240 00:18:38,680 --> 00:18:43,356 So crazy. Here we are married 5 years; 241 00:18:43,880 --> 00:18:50,399 parents of a 2-year-old child; and yet all we've really lived together is a total of about 7 weeks. 242 00:18:52,080 --> 00:18:54,435 Kinda get the feeling you're up here with a stranger? 243 00:18:56,320 --> 00:18:59,232 Not in Columbus Georgia, no nice girl 244 00:19:00,360 --> 00:19:03,796 ever felt about a stranger, the way I feel about you. 245 00:19:13,320 --> 00:19:16,039 So, winter turned to spring, spring to summer, 246 00:19:16,760 --> 00:19:19,149 and Paul and his men worked on the B-29. 247 00:19:19,640 --> 00:19:22,154 They worked on the engine; the hydraulic system; 248 00:19:22,520 --> 00:19:24,240 on every part of the airplane. 249 00:19:24,240 --> 00:19:27,357 What we didn�t know was that all this time, Paul was being watched. 250 00:19:27,760 --> 00:19:32,515 Every move he made was discussed by GEN Brent with GEN Cavey Wolf, and COL Bill Irvine, 251 00:19:32,760 --> 00:19:34,830 Paul's immediate superiors on the project. 252 00:19:36,400 --> 00:19:38,152 Finally, it was over. 253 00:19:39,000 --> 00:19:43,915 The B-29 was modified. It was ready for combat. 254 00:19:44,720 --> 00:19:46,790 The plane was in mass production, 255 00:19:47,560 --> 00:19:50,358 and Paul Tibbets could fly home to his family. 256 00:19:51,040 --> 00:19:54,316 Which, incidentally, was on its way to being enlarged. 257 00:19:57,080 --> 00:19:58,229 Oh, it was wonderful. 258 00:19:58,720 --> 00:20:00,711 The way I'd always dreamed it would be. 259 00:20:01,560 --> 00:20:05,109 The family together, Paul relaxed and contented. 260 00:20:05,840 --> 00:20:10,516 Perfectly willing to fall in love with and spoil his two-and-a-half-year-old son. 261 00:20:12,960 --> 00:20:16,873 And why not? That's what a two-and-a-half- year-old son is for. 262 00:20:17,680 --> 00:20:19,432 I'll never forget the night it happened. 263 00:20:19,840 --> 00:20:23,071 We'd saved up our gas coupons and were packing for a week in the mountains. 264 00:20:23,440 --> 00:20:27,831 A week of fishing and boating and... well a week away from everything but each other. 265 00:20:28,280 --> 00:20:30,874 It gets cold up there at night. We'd better take an extra blanket. 266 00:20:32,720 --> 00:20:34,119 Who needs blankets? 267 00:20:37,720 --> 00:20:42,396 - Don't answer. - Ah, it's probably just Harry and Marge calling up to say goodbye. 268 00:20:43,320 --> 00:20:44,275 Hello, 269 00:20:45,560 --> 00:20:46,993 Yes, this is Col. Tibbets. 270 00:20:49,160 --> 00:20:50,149 Yes, sir. 271 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,069 Yes, sir. 272 00:20:55,240 --> 00:20:56,673 Right 273 00:20:57,480 --> 00:20:58,549 Yes, sir. 274 00:21:02,720 --> 00:21:03,835 When? 275 00:21:04,360 --> 00:21:06,590 I have to report to Colorado Springs in the morning. 276 00:21:11,080 --> 00:21:14,197 I know, I know, how much is a girl supposed to take? 277 00:21:16,120 --> 00:21:19,078 Someday, I�m gonna have a baby and you're gonna be there when he's born. 278 00:21:19,720 --> 00:21:21,039 Or when she's born. 279 00:21:24,160 --> 00:21:26,879 This time, I'll be there, sugar, I promise. 280 00:21:28,720 --> 00:21:32,713 Well, at least you're all packed. 281 00:21:48,320 --> 00:21:49,880 - Col. Tibbets sir? - That's right. 282 00:21:49,880 --> 00:21:51,757 May I see your pass, sir? 283 00:22:20,200 --> 00:22:21,315 Right this way, sir. 284 00:22:27,520 --> 00:22:29,590 - Col. Tibbets? - Yes. 285 00:22:31,680 --> 00:22:33,280 - My name's Willy Uanna. - Hiya MAJ 286 00:22:33,280 --> 00:22:34,474 - Sit down, sir. - Thank you. 287 00:22:36,440 --> 00:22:39,352 If there are any more of these birddogs, I'm gonna have to get a new AGO card. 288 00:22:43,320 --> 00:22:45,595 On the night of September 17, 1942, 289 00:22:46,640 --> 00:22:52,158 in a restaurant of Claridge�s Hotel in London, you had dinner with a Gp Capt Bulton of the RAF and two American MAJ's. Right? 290 00:22:52,600 --> 00:22:53,760 Could be. 291 00:22:53,760 --> 00:22:56,115 Did you discuss that morning's raid on occupied France? 292 00:22:56,440 --> 00:22:58,078 Possibly, in a general terms. 293 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:05,996 On June 14, 1943, in the coffee shop at the airport at Cincinnati you had breakfast with a Dr. Swanson. 294 00:23:06,520 --> 00:23:08,400 Did you discuss the North African campaign? 295 00:23:08,400 --> 00:23:10,560 - Perhaps, generally. - Have you ever been arrested? 296 00:23:10,560 --> 00:23:11,276 No. 297 00:23:13,560 --> 00:23:17,080 September 2, 1927, Miami Municipal Court, District 16. 298 00:23:17,080 --> 00:23:20,755 Defendant P. W. Tibbets arrested doing 70mph in a 20mph zone. 299 00:23:21,280 --> 00:23:22,920 In custody 24hrs, fined $10. 300 00:23:22,920 --> 00:23:24,831 - Look I was only 16 years... - Why don't you drink? 301 00:23:25,680 --> 00:23:26,795 It makes me sick. 302 00:23:28,200 --> 00:23:29,394 Alright Col., come with me. 303 00:23:34,800 --> 00:23:36,950 - Hello Paul. I'm glad to see you. - Thank you, sir. 304 00:23:37,240 --> 00:23:40,232 I see you've met MAJ Uanna. Have a nice friendly chat? 305 00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:43,120 Well I ah, I'm not sure. 306 00:23:43,120 --> 00:23:45,760 - Will that be all, sir? - Yes, thank you MAJ. Uh, sit down, Paul. 307 00:23:45,760 --> 00:23:46,954 Thank you, sir. 308 00:23:48,080 --> 00:23:49,240 - How was the trip? - Very nice, sir. 309 00:23:49,240 --> 00:23:50,514 Good 310 00:23:53,920 --> 00:23:55,956 Paul, we're looking for a man for a job. 311 00:23:56,440 --> 00:24:00,752 You've been under a microscope for 12 months now along with several hundred senior commanders in the Air Force. 312 00:24:01,480 --> 00:24:04,199 The field narrowed itself down to 20 men and finally 4. 313 00:24:04,920 --> 00:24:08,117 A Brigadier Gen, two full COL's and a light Col., yourself. 314 00:24:08,800 --> 00:24:13,510 You're the youngest and lowest in rank, but we've got to have the man least likely to make a mistake. 315 00:24:14,240 --> 00:24:16,674 On my strong recommendation, you're to get first cut at it. 316 00:24:17,120 --> 00:24:18,109 What have you got, GEN? 317 00:24:19,520 --> 00:24:22,353 Well Paul, before I answer that, I've got to ask you a question. 318 00:24:24,240 --> 00:24:25,229 What does that look like? 319 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:32,673 - A buzzer. - That's right, a buzzer. 320 00:24:34,200 --> 00:24:38,671 Suppose I told you that if you press that little buzzer, you might stop the war tomorrow. 321 00:24:40,200 --> 00:24:43,715 That you'd save half a million American lives and probably as many of the enemy. 322 00:24:46,960 --> 00:24:51,272 But by pressing that buzzer, you'd have to kill 100,000 people in one flash. 323 00:24:54,240 --> 00:24:55,195 What would you do? 324 00:25:00,080 --> 00:25:01,229 Take your time. 325 00:25:04,760 --> 00:25:05,909 Be sure, Paul. 326 00:25:07,760 --> 00:25:09,716 From this point, there's no turning back. 327 00:25:19,500 --> 00:25:20,500 click 328 00:25:28,560 --> 00:25:29,549 Have the gentlemen come in. 329 00:25:34,960 --> 00:25:35,840 - Good morning, CAPT - Hello. 330 00:25:35,840 --> 00:25:37,160 - Dr. Ramsey. - Good morning. 331 00:25:37,160 --> 00:25:39,760 Gentlemen, I'd like you to meet LTC Paul Tibbets. 332 00:25:39,760 --> 00:25:42,160 Paul, this is CAPT Parsons, our naval representative. 333 00:25:42,160 --> 00:25:44,355 - How do you do? - Good morning sir. - Dr. Ramsey 334 00:25:44,680 --> 00:25:45,715 - Doctor. - Col. 335 00:25:46,040 --> 00:25:46,880 Dr. Sloan. 336 00:25:46,880 --> 00:25:47,949 - How do you do? - How are you? 337 00:25:48,280 --> 00:25:49,480 - Dr. Van Dyke. - Hello. 338 00:25:49,480 --> 00:25:50,629 - How are you? - This is Dr. Fiske. 339 00:25:50,880 --> 00:25:52,518 - Make yourselves comfortable. 340 00:25:53,600 --> 00:25:57,639 Paul, these men are all of the Manhattan District Project. You�ll learn more about that later on. 341 00:26:00,320 --> 00:26:01,960 Dr. Ramsey, suppose you lead off? 342 00:26:01,960 --> 00:26:06,431 Very well. Col. Tibbets. Have you ever heard of atomic energy? 343 00:26:07,440 --> 00:26:09,158 - Yes sir, a little. - What do you know about it? 344 00:26:10,280 --> 00:26:11,315 Wh... not much... 345 00:26:11,800 --> 00:26:15,475 I've heard that a small amount of it could drive an ocean liner 2 or 3 times around the world. 346 00:26:16,040 --> 00:26:17,439 It can do more than that, Tibbets. 347 00:26:18,280 --> 00:26:22,840 The right amount of nuclear material; in the correct projectile; dropped under the proper circumstances; 348 00:26:22,840 --> 00:26:27,311 would have the explosive force of 20,000 tons of TNT. 349 00:26:30,640 --> 00:26:34,758 Our government is engaged, at this moment, in developing just such an atomic bomb. 350 00:26:36,160 --> 00:26:37,559 CAPT Parsons. 351 00:26:38,360 --> 00:26:41,432 You understand, Col. Tibbets, that this is still very much on paper? 352 00:26:42,120 --> 00:26:47,399 No atomic bomb has as yet been fired, but ah, we're working on the assumption that the bomb will work. 353 00:26:47,760 --> 00:26:52,920 And it follows that, every part of the system; for flying the bomb to the target; and releasing it on the target; 354 00:26:52,920 --> 00:26:55,878 must be as reliable as human beings can make it. 355 00:26:57,200 --> 00:26:58,519 That's where you come in, Paul. 356 00:26:59,280 --> 00:27:04,479 You're to command a B-29 outfit charged with the responsibility of delivering an atomic bomb over an enemy target. 357 00:27:05,440 --> 00:27:08,080 You will be solely responsible for the selection of personnel; 358 00:27:08,080 --> 00:27:10,275 training of crews; and development of flight tactics. 359 00:27:11,800 --> 00:27:15,873 CAPT Parsons and Dr. Ramsey will be your liaison with the scientists in Los Alamos. 360 00:27:16,520 --> 00:27:20,798 I will be your only, underline only, link with the air force. 361 00:27:21,240 --> 00:27:22,514 You have top priority. 362 00:27:22,960 --> 00:27:26,350 The code word is Silverplate, but don't use it unless it's absolutely necessary. 363 00:27:27,000 --> 00:27:29,116 - Do you understand that? - Yes, sir. 364 00:27:30,640 --> 00:27:32,596 MAJ Uanna will be your security officer. 365 00:27:34,840 --> 00:27:38,310 This must be the best kept secret of the war. 366 00:27:39,040 --> 00:27:43,477 You're to talk to no one; write nothing down. Commit all essential information to memory. 367 00:27:44,160 --> 00:27:48,711 You will have to fake, steal, cajole, connive, or whatever it takes to get what you'll need. 368 00:27:49,480 --> 00:27:52,517 But you'll have to do it without arousing undue speculation. 369 00:27:53,800 --> 00:27:55,392 Do you gentlemen have anything further to add? 370 00:27:57,040 --> 00:27:59,679 - No, I don't think so. Good luck, Col. - Thank you, gentlemen, MAJ 371 00:28:01,120 --> 00:28:02,160 Good luck. 372 00:28:02,160 --> 00:28:03,434 - See you, Col. - Yes, sir. 373 00:28:05,840 --> 00:28:08,195 Paul, you're going to be dealing with a lot of top brass. 374 00:28:08,600 --> 00:28:10,640 If you were a full COL, you'd have more muscle. 375 00:28:10,640 --> 00:28:15,236 But I can't work it, not just yet. You sure made yourself a beautiful enemy in Africa. 376 00:28:15,560 --> 00:28:19,473 - Roberts? - Yes. If I barreled it through now, over his objection, 377 00:28:19,920 --> 00:28:22,070 there'd be too much talk. We can't have that. Be patient, you'll get it. 378 00:28:23,000 --> 00:28:23,989 Thank you, sir. 379 00:28:25,400 --> 00:28:28,790 Oh uh, one final thing: No one's ever dropped an atom bomb before. 380 00:28:29,240 --> 00:28:34,598 No one knows what happens when it goes off. I can't give you any guarantee that your plane will ever come back. 381 00:28:35,840 --> 00:28:37,876 A guarantee didn't come with the uniform, sir. 382 00:28:39,920 --> 00:28:44,072 All I can say is, I'd trade the entire Second Air Force and these two stars for the chance you're getting. 383 00:28:45,200 --> 00:28:47,430 A chance to end this war without an invasion of Japan. 384 00:28:49,760 --> 00:28:51,876 - Good luck. - Thank you, sir. 385 00:29:07,760 --> 00:29:09,273 My God! 386 00:29:17,480 --> 00:29:22,554 When Paul called, he was very casual. He told me it was just another routine assignment, 387 00:29:22,880 --> 00:29:25,952 nothing unusual. And that he'd be away a couple of months. 388 00:29:26,440 --> 00:29:27,953 I was disappointed, of course. 389 00:29:28,720 --> 00:29:33,555 But when he promised he'd be home in time for the baby, I guess I just didn�t give it another thought. 390 00:29:34,800 --> 00:29:37,314 So, Paul went to work on operation Silverplate. 391 00:29:37,600 --> 00:29:40,319 First, he had to find a base, a million miles from nowhere. 392 00:29:40,600 --> 00:29:43,478 Where security could be controlled and there was room to do your work. 393 00:29:43,920 --> 00:29:46,760 And that meant Wendover: Wendover, Utah. 394 00:29:46,760 --> 00:29:51,880 With a delightful range in temperature: Summer 110°; Winter 32° below. 395 00:29:52,480 --> 00:29:54,755 It meant handpicking the cream of the Air Force. 396 00:29:55,120 --> 00:29:57,475 Bringing them to Wendover from all parts of the world. 397 00:29:57,960 --> 00:30:03,240 It meant bringing in the best instructors in the business, and to Paul, that meant Tom Ferebee: 398 00:30:03,240 --> 00:30:06,200 bombardier; Dutch van Kirk: navigator; 399 00:30:06,200 --> 00:30:10,160 Wyatt Duzenbury: flight engineer; Bob Lewis: pilot instructor; 400 00:30:10,160 --> 00:30:12,594 and Harry Bratton: director of training. 401 00:30:13,080 --> 00:30:16,360 And it meant stealing the hottest combat group in the Air Force, 402 00:30:16,360 --> 00:30:20,672 a crack squadron of 15 B-29's; their crews; and personnel. 403 00:30:21,000 --> 00:30:22,513 All combat veterans, the talk was 404 00:30:22,800 --> 00:30:27,112 they could drop a doughnut into a cup of coffee from 20,000ft. 405 00:30:32,560 --> 00:30:35,154 - Hey, these boys are pretty sharp. - They will be. 406 00:30:36,640 --> 00:30:40,155 Alright Tibb, we broke our necks to get here, so, we're here. Now, why all the hush hush? What's up? 407 00:30:40,760 --> 00:30:42,193 Price of butter. 408 00:30:42,520 --> 00:30:45,557 If this is such a big deal, Tibb, how come they didn't make you a full COL? 409 00:30:45,880 --> 00:30:48,917 I couldn't take all that money. It'd put me in too high a tax bracket. 410 00:30:50,800 --> 00:30:54,760 Tibbets to all the pilots: You'll land immediately and assemble your crews in front of headquarters. 411 00:30:54,760 --> 00:30:55,954 Tibbets out. 412 00:31:10,760 --> 00:31:11,988 Alright give me your attention. 413 00:31:12,880 --> 00:31:15,678 you're now part of the 509th composite group. 414 00:31:16,600 --> 00:31:21,196 I know you're all wondering what this outfit's up to. The first thing I want you to do is to quit wondering and stop worrying. 415 00:31:22,400 --> 00:31:27,554 You're all combat veterans and you've been handpicked by me because you rated the top B-29 squadron in the Air Force. 416 00:31:28,600 --> 00:31:30,795 Just watched you work and you're good, darn good. 417 00:31:32,120 --> 00:31:35,829 But you're going to have to be twice that good just to get washed out of this outfit. 418 00:31:37,600 --> 00:31:42,230 There's going to be a lot of talk about Wendover the next few months and I expect each and every one of you to keep his mouth shut. 419 00:31:43,440 --> 00:31:47,319 You tell people that you're in a B-29 bomb group and you're going overseas, but no more. 420 00:31:48,160 --> 00:31:50,799 Each of you has a job that can shorten the war. 421 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:54,389 The risks may be big, but the stakes are bigger. 422 00:31:56,160 --> 00:31:59,152 Anybody wants out, he can ask for a transfer, no questions asked. 423 00:32:01,000 --> 00:32:04,436 But mark my words, once you decide to stay in 509th, 424 00:32:04,840 --> 00:32:09,914 any breach of security or letting down on the job will get you into more trouble than you ever dreamed existed. 425 00:32:11,000 --> 00:32:12,194 Any questions? 426 00:32:14,960 --> 00:32:18,316 Now, a word from our chief security officer, MAJ Uanna. 427 00:32:21,480 --> 00:32:26,679 Now, understand this. This base, it is under strict military security. 428 00:32:27,800 --> 00:32:30,633 You will find there are many restricted areas. 429 00:32:31,360 --> 00:32:35,069 Each with a separate pass, and each pass a different color. 430 00:32:35,840 --> 00:32:40,311 The MP's on this base, are specially trained and fully armed. 431 00:32:40,800 --> 00:32:42,836 They have specific orders: 432 00:32:43,200 --> 00:32:47,557 Should anyone be found in a restricted area without a proper pass, 433 00:32:48,240 --> 00:32:49,958 they have orders to shoot. 434 00:32:50,720 --> 00:32:52,358 And shoot to kill. 435 00:33:00,480 --> 00:33:03,790 What you've heard here today you've heard for the first and last time. 436 00:33:04,080 --> 00:33:05,229 Remember it. 437 00:33:05,880 --> 00:33:10,396 It's not to be discussed: on the base; off the base; or anyplace else. 438 00:33:11,520 --> 00:33:16,360 Alright, as of now you're all on a ten-day furlough. Go anyplace you like but keep your mouths shut. 439 00:33:16,360 --> 00:33:17,634 Dismissed. 440 00:33:25,280 --> 00:33:28,113 So, the boys took off for home in all parts of the country. 441 00:33:28,560 --> 00:33:32,553 By bus; by plane; by train. 442 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:36,072 But this was more than a vacation. It was a security check. 443 00:33:36,440 --> 00:33:39,637 Special agents were assigned to check points across the entire nation. 444 00:33:40,360 --> 00:33:43,240 Paul had to know who were the talkers, and who weren't. 445 00:33:43,240 --> 00:33:45,754 - Where're you headed, Lt.? - Home. 446 00:33:46,200 --> 00:33:48,589 - And where's that? - Where my mother lives. 447 00:33:49,680 --> 00:33:50,749 Where's that? 448 00:33:52,160 --> 00:33:53,275 With my father. 449 00:33:54,280 --> 00:33:56,157 Most of the boys were on the beam, 450 00:33:56,480 --> 00:33:57,833 but there were a few who weren't. 451 00:33:58,320 --> 00:34:02,757 It must be big stuff. We got the best pilots; the best navigators; the best bombardiers in the whole Air Force. 452 00:34:03,640 --> 00:34:05,278 Now you know those guys aren't there to play tidily winks. 453 00:34:05,640 --> 00:34:07,760 And there were a few others: in Boston. 454 00:34:07,760 --> 00:34:11,548 - Whaddya fly? - Well I used to be in fighters. Big stuff now, B-29's. 455 00:34:11,880 --> 00:34:12,760 In Minneapolis. 456 00:34:12,760 --> 00:34:15,149 - What kind of a bombsight do they use? - Norden. 457 00:34:15,640 --> 00:34:17,440 But they didn't talk twice. 458 00:34:19,720 --> 00:34:22,075 When you left here, I told you to keep your mouths shut, and I meant it. 459 00:34:22,720 --> 00:34:24,631 You're under arrest and subject to Court Martial. 460 00:34:25,520 --> 00:34:28,080 Maybe you'll know now when I say security, I mean security. 461 00:34:29,080 --> 00:34:30,274 Dismissed. 462 00:34:39,000 --> 00:34:42,037 - Let 'em sweat it out for a week then release them. See if this news gets around. - Yes, sir. 463 00:34:47,880 --> 00:34:49,677 - How am I doing? - You're learning. 464 00:34:50,400 --> 00:34:53,949 You know, Bill, you security boys are pretty thorough but there's one little risk you're slipping up on. 465 00:34:54,320 --> 00:34:55,719 - What's that? - Me. 466 00:34:56,040 --> 00:34:59,828 - Why so? - Well I'm only human, maybe you ought to put a couple of your boys on me. 467 00:35:00,560 --> 00:35:06,829 Yesterday you were in Los Alamos in civilian clothes. At one o'clock you were in the commissary with Dr. Ramsey and 4 other scientists. 468 00:35:07,640 --> 00:35:10,473 At 1:45 you lit a cigarette and dropped these on the table. 469 00:35:11,800 --> 00:35:16,555 Air Force matches. The last thing we want to is to tie up atomic energy and airplanes. Remember? 470 00:35:17,680 --> 00:35:20,035 My apologies. You're not slipping up on anything. 471 00:35:20,640 --> 00:35:23,518 As a matter of fact, I am. Serious problem: women. 472 00:35:24,280 --> 00:35:28,034 - You know most of our men are married. - Well after all, this is war. We've all got to give up a little something. 473 00:35:28,440 --> 00:35:31,079 I'm referring to talk, woman talk. 474 00:35:31,440 --> 00:35:37,151 Speculation about this project by wives: in beauty shops, grocery stores, and bridge parties from Portland, Oregon to Bangor, Maine. 475 00:35:37,520 --> 00:35:38,714 You can't police the whole country. 476 00:35:39,000 --> 00:35:43,391 Enough women in enough places do enough talking. Someone's going to find out something we don't want them to know. 477 00:35:43,880 --> 00:35:45,960 What do you want me to do? Bring 'em all out here to Wendover? 478 00:35:45,960 --> 00:35:47,920 - Exactly. - I'm running an air base, not a country club. 479 00:35:47,920 --> 00:35:50,520 We can have those families here in two weeks� time. 480 00:35:50,520 --> 00:35:54,035 Families, that means schools, playgrounds, hospitals. Do you know what this place would look like? 481 00:35:54,480 --> 00:35:57,631 Just like any other ordinary Air Force training center. 482 00:35:58,120 --> 00:36:01,749 Certainly not the key base of a top secret atomic bombing mission. 483 00:36:03,760 --> 00:36:06,228 You're right, of course. I wish I'd thought of it first. 484 00:36:06,640 --> 00:36:08,551 - Put it in the works. The women come out to Wendover. - Good. 485 00:36:10,600 --> 00:36:12,955 I could use a home cooked meal myself. 486 00:36:14,400 --> 00:36:19,155 I wouldn't do that, Paul. You're one man who shouldn't bring his wife out here. 487 00:36:20,080 --> 00:36:23,550 - Why not? - I think you're going to be too tough to live with. 488 00:36:24,040 --> 00:36:28,431 Your wife can never be part of you. She can never share what you know; what you think; or what you feel. 489 00:36:29,160 --> 00:36:31,037 You're going to make a terrible father and a worse husband. 490 00:36:31,800 --> 00:36:34,314 That plus Wendover is too much to ask of any woman. 491 00:36:35,040 --> 00:36:36,480 - You don't know Lucy. - She's a woman. 492 00:36:36,480 --> 00:36:39,438 - She's my wife. - And you're going to bring her out here to have a baby. 493 00:36:39,680 --> 00:36:42,990 - After the baby. - I'd think about that pretty carefully, if I were you. 494 00:36:46,120 --> 00:36:47,189 That's all MAJ 495 00:37:00,440 --> 00:37:04,194 So, the wives came to Wendover, with one notable exception. 496 00:37:04,880 --> 00:37:07,030 Paul didn't even write me about it. 497 00:37:07,440 --> 00:37:09,351 In fact, Paul didn't even write. 498 00:37:10,040 --> 00:37:14,716 I guess he was too busy with problems of his own. Like that little matter of transportation. 499 00:37:15,520 --> 00:37:19,080 We need our own transports, Paul, with speed and range. 500 00:37:19,080 --> 00:37:21,913 - And we need them fast. - Aw, that's a pretty big order, CAPT 501 00:37:23,240 --> 00:37:27,313 - Who's got some C-54's? - GEN Davenport has 6 of them in Benson. 502 00:37:27,920 --> 00:37:30,912 Davenport's never turned me down yet. I'll take a crack at it. 503 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:42,833 - I won't be gone long. Clip papers to transport those 54's. - Right. 504 00:37:53,560 --> 00:37:56,677 - Saw your door open, GEN, so I... - Well, Tibbets! 505 00:37:57,680 --> 00:37:59,796 I was looking for GEN Davenport, sir. 506 00:38:00,760 --> 00:38:03,479 Davenport left last week. I'm in command here. 507 00:38:04,120 --> 00:38:06,714 - That's fine. Your looking well, GEN - Thank you. 508 00:38:07,280 --> 00:38:11,671 - What can I do for you? - Well, it's, it's nothing much, just ah, just another requisition. 509 00:38:12,040 --> 00:38:14,280 - Oh? What for? - Some C-54's. 510 00:38:14,280 --> 00:38:17,352 - C-54's? Really, how many? - About 6 of them. 511 00:38:18,200 --> 00:38:20,760 - Sure 6 will be enough? - Just right, sir. 512 00:38:20,760 --> 00:38:23,274 - And how soon would you want them? - Immediately. 513 00:38:24,880 --> 00:38:27,314 Why don't you ask for 6 battle ships? 514 00:38:27,720 --> 00:38:29,312 Or 6 carriers? 515 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:34,312 - What are you building out there at Wendover, a one-man Air Force? - It says there it's Silverplate sir. 516 00:38:34,680 --> 00:38:37,433 My instructions are to give Silverplate top priority. 517 00:38:38,040 --> 00:38:41,794 But I also have a responsibility to see that priorities are not abused, by anyone. 518 00:38:42,440 --> 00:38:45,318 This is one request you'll have to justify to my complete satisfaction. 519 00:38:47,000 --> 00:38:50,280 Very well sir, I can't do my job properly without those C-54's. 520 00:38:50,280 --> 00:38:52,680 If it's that urgent, why don't they send somebody with rank? 521 00:38:52,680 --> 00:38:58,160 Look, GEN, I flew all last night and I still have to fly back to Wendover. I'm tired, now if you'll please just sign this order I can jus... 522 00:38:58,160 --> 00:39:00,240 GEN Brent will have to verify this. 523 00:39:00,240 --> 00:39:03,120 - Get him on the phone. - That won't be necessary, sir, GEN Brent gave me the job. 524 00:39:03,120 --> 00:39:07,557 All right, requisition refused, insufficient justification. 525 00:39:08,640 --> 00:39:10,600 - Then, sir, you better get me relieved of my command. - What? 526 00:39:10,600 --> 00:39:12,750 - For failure to carry out my mission. - That's my problem. 527 00:39:13,080 --> 00:39:15,400 Unless you can give me a more specific reason, 528 00:39:15,400 --> 00:39:16,992 this request is disapproved. 529 00:39:18,440 --> 00:39:19,555 Very well, sir. 530 00:39:23,560 --> 00:39:27,480 Tibb, I ought to have something in writing from GEN Roberts before I release these planes to you. 531 00:39:27,480 --> 00:39:30,680 - I'll take full responsibility, Steve, verbal orders. Okay? - But, Tibb! 532 00:39:30,680 --> 00:39:32,910 Don't worry. You'll hear from GEN Roberts any minute now. 533 00:39:53,280 --> 00:39:54,759 GEN Roberts to Col. Tibbets, over. 534 00:39:56,040 --> 00:39:59,430 This is Tibbets. I can barely hear you GEN, over. 535 00:39:59,840 --> 00:40:00,909 Do you realize what you're doing? 536 00:40:01,560 --> 00:40:04,518 - I can't read you, GEN - Listen, Tibbets, you're directly violating my... 537 00:40:04,920 --> 00:40:08,960 - I order you to land at once. - That's right, sir, I'm sure the weather's going to be okay. 538 00:40:08,960 --> 00:40:11,110 I can explain everything when I land at Wendover. 539 00:40:11,360 --> 00:40:13,430 For the last time, did you understand what I said? 540 00:40:14,960 --> 00:40:18,999 Yes, sir, the papers are right on your desk. I'm going on radio silence for security. 541 00:40:19,680 --> 00:40:20,829 Tibbets out. 542 00:40:35,440 --> 00:40:37,749 So, Paul got his C-54's. 543 00:40:38,800 --> 00:40:40,358 He got bigger airplanes. 544 00:40:40,920 --> 00:40:42,717 He got bigger problems. 545 00:40:43,560 --> 00:40:44,993 He got bigger headaches. 546 00:40:45,920 --> 00:40:50,630 Me? I just got bigger, and lonelier. 547 00:40:51,600 --> 00:40:56,230 Paul's letters and phone calls became less and less frequent and told me absolutely nothing. 548 00:40:56,840 --> 00:41:01,436 If it hadn't been for Marge Bratton, I wouldn't even have known that the wives were going to Wendover. 549 00:41:01,920 --> 00:41:03,240 Bye, honey. 550 00:41:03,240 --> 00:41:04,960 Take care of my fella and tell him write. 551 00:41:04,960 --> 00:41:08,400 You just have that baby and hurry out there. We're going to have a lot of laughs. 552 00:41:08,400 --> 00:41:09,833 - Yeah - Bye. 553 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:20,949 A lot of laughs. I couldn't tell her that I probably wouldn't be coming to Wendover, 554 00:41:21,720 --> 00:41:24,280 that my husband hadn't even bothered to ask me out. 555 00:41:25,400 --> 00:41:27,197 I guess that was my low point. 556 00:41:28,040 --> 00:41:33,592 I felt lonely and unwanted, and unattractive, and pretty generally sorry for myself. 557 00:41:34,800 --> 00:41:36,870 I didn't have long to think about it. 558 00:41:37,360 --> 00:41:40,989 For just then, I knew I had to get to the hospital. 559 00:41:41,360 --> 00:41:42,509 And fast. 560 00:41:45,040 --> 00:41:49,795 I don't remember much about that ride. Except that, thank heaven I left Paul Jr. with his grandma Tibbets. 561 00:41:50,600 --> 00:41:55,276 Enola Gay Tibbets. Enola. What a funny name, I kept thinking. 562 00:41:56,080 --> 00:41:59,277 Enola. Backwards, it spelled "alone". 563 00:41:59,800 --> 00:42:01,518 I guess that's why I thought of it. 564 00:42:02,040 --> 00:42:04,349 I never felt more alone in my whole life. 565 00:42:04,720 --> 00:42:08,679 - Did you call my husband? - We tried several times, Mrs. Tibbets, he can't be reached . 566 00:42:09,080 --> 00:42:11,833 - Oh, no! - I'll try again, soon. 567 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:17,629 At that moment, I hated Paul. He promised to be with me and he wasn't. 568 00:42:17,960 --> 00:42:20,315 It was careless and callous and thoughtless 569 00:42:21,000 --> 00:42:25,437 I don't suppose it would have mattered even if I'd known he was 6,000mi. away at Guam. 570 00:42:25,800 --> 00:42:28,314 Discussing flight tactics with GEN LeMay. 571 00:42:29,120 --> 00:42:32,510 At that moment, I wouldn't have cared how hard was he working. 572 00:42:33,160 --> 00:42:35,913 How the burden of responsibility was beginning to show. 573 00:42:36,920 --> 00:42:38,512 How tired he was. 574 00:42:45,080 --> 00:42:46,354 Well, what's the verdict? 575 00:42:47,320 --> 00:42:49,311 - Tactics approved. - Good 576 00:42:51,400 --> 00:42:54,995 - I want to see the operational reports: flying and ordinance. - They're all right here. 577 00:42:55,360 --> 00:42:58,636 Now, why don't you get some sleep, Paul? Take care of it tomorrow. 578 00:42:59,280 --> 00:43:00,872 Tomorrow is yesterday. 579 00:43:03,280 --> 00:43:05,430 - Good night, Paul. - Good night, Bill. 580 00:43:14,400 --> 00:43:17,720 I don't want to be disturbed. No phone calls no interruptions, nothing. 581 00:43:17,720 --> 00:43:18,869 Yes, sir. 582 00:43:24,800 --> 00:43:27,109 - I thought I told you... - Direct line from Washington, sir. 583 00:43:28,720 --> 00:43:29,869 Oh, okay. 584 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:32,876 Hello 585 00:43:33,440 --> 00:43:35,112 Hello, sugar, how are you? 586 00:43:37,840 --> 00:43:41,116 - A boy! - 6lb. 8oz. 587 00:43:41,480 --> 00:43:45,473 Oh, he's so cute, Paul! He, he's got your eyes and, and red hair and... 588 00:43:46,360 --> 00:43:48,430 I should have been there, darling. I let you down. 589 00:43:49,080 --> 00:43:50,877 But, believe me. I couldn't help it. 590 00:43:51,680 --> 00:43:56,754 It doesn't matter darling, not anymore. Just tell me, when I'm coming to Wendover? 591 00:43:59,080 --> 00:44:02,959 Aw Luce, it's... it's pretty rugged out here. With a new baby and all... 592 00:44:03,560 --> 00:44:06,757 Look, Paul, I don't care how rugged it is or how rough. 593 00:44:07,080 --> 00:44:11,517 This family's going to get together and stay together. I'm going to come out there just as soon as I'm strong enough. 594 00:44:11,920 --> 00:44:13,148 All right? 595 00:44:13,760 --> 00:44:14,795 Well... 596 00:44:17,960 --> 00:44:22,909 Sure, it's all right. Come out as soon as you're strong enough. It'll work out fine. 597 00:44:24,040 --> 00:44:26,952 Oh, Paul. I... I want you to do something for me. 598 00:44:27,400 --> 00:44:31,996 I want you to get some cigars and a bottle of champagne and go out and really shake the town. 599 00:44:32,640 --> 00:44:35,438 I want the world to know we've got a brand- new baby boy and... 600 00:44:36,200 --> 00:44:37,519 and how much I love his old man. 601 00:44:39,560 --> 00:44:41,080 I miss you, Lucy. 602 00:44:41,080 --> 00:44:43,760 Good night darling. See you soon. 603 00:44:43,760 --> 00:44:46,797 Sure, goodnight. 604 00:45:13,360 --> 00:45:14,998 Congratulations, pal. 605 00:45:44,480 --> 00:45:47,920 Oh, I'd have been lost without you, Mary. I hope we didn't ruin your trip. 606 00:45:47,920 --> 00:45:53,790 Mrs. Tibbets, Billy and I were married just two days before he was sent here. Nothing could ruin this trip. I'm on my way to a honeymoon! 607 00:45:54,240 --> 00:45:55,753 That makes two of us. 608 00:45:59,400 --> 00:46:00,355 Oh, that's Paul! Oh! 609 00:46:01,160 --> 00:46:03,151 - Would you like me to hold him? - Would you, Mary? 610 00:46:03,560 --> 00:46:04,913 Oh, thanks dear. Thanks 611 00:46:14,320 --> 00:46:15,548 Hello, sugar! 612 00:46:19,360 --> 00:46:20,998 Well, look who's here! 613 00:46:21,640 --> 00:46:23,960 - Hi, daddy! - How big can you get in 6 months? 614 00:46:23,960 --> 00:46:26,110 - Pretty big. - Yes sir, show me your muscle. 615 00:46:26,880 --> 00:46:29,840 - Oh boy, you glad to see your daddy? - Sure, my dad's the boss here. 616 00:46:29,840 --> 00:46:31,637 - Who said so? - Mommy. 617 00:46:31,960 --> 00:46:33,313 Oh, well, she ought to know. 618 00:46:33,640 --> 00:46:35,232 - Come on, darling. - Oh, Mrs. Tibbets! 619 00:46:36,240 --> 00:46:37,275 You forgot something! 620 00:46:37,720 --> 00:46:40,792 - What's that? - Nothing much, just your youngest son. 621 00:46:43,720 --> 00:46:45,790 - Thank you, Mary. Thanks for everything. - You're welcome. 622 00:46:47,840 --> 00:46:50,798 Well say, we better give him a lift. It's a pretty long walk. 623 00:46:59,920 --> 00:47:01,353 Well, there he is. 624 00:47:02,320 --> 00:47:05,995 A 1944 model Tibbets FOB Wendover. 625 00:47:08,280 --> 00:47:11,955 - So, this is Wendover? - It's not exactly Palm Springs, but it'll do. 626 00:47:13,520 --> 00:47:18,594 Over there's what we laughingly call our officers club. There's gonna be a dance there tonight, you'll meet all the bunch. 627 00:47:19,520 --> 00:47:22,478 - Well, what about a sitter? - He's driving the car. 628 00:47:24,520 --> 00:47:28,274 There's the church. Used for everything from novenas to Yom Kippur. 629 00:47:29,320 --> 00:47:30,719 Then the hospital. 630 00:47:31,360 --> 00:47:34,750 - Just about everything here you'll need. - That's for sure. 631 00:47:38,320 --> 00:47:40,151 - What are those fellows over there? - Where? 632 00:47:40,600 --> 00:47:43,751 - Over there, in the white suits. - Oh, those fellas? 633 00:47:45,000 --> 00:47:49,835 Well they're um... Well they're um... They're sanitary engineers. They're in charge of sanitation. 634 00:47:50,200 --> 00:47:54,113 - Whew, that's nice. - And on this side is our new housing project. 635 00:48:10,880 --> 00:48:12,233 Well, here we are. 636 00:48:13,840 --> 00:48:17,080 It's just darling, Paul. It's cute as it can be. 637 00:48:17,080 --> 00:48:21,320 - Daddy, where's the sidewalk? - Well, this house doesn't have a sidewalk. 638 00:48:21,320 --> 00:48:23,436 - Why not? - Just doesn't, dear. 639 00:48:24,040 --> 00:48:27,160 Oh ah, darling, this is Sergeant Wilson. He just came over to straighten things up a little. 640 00:48:27,160 --> 00:48:29,958 - Thanks a lot, sergeant. It's very nice of you. - Thank you, ma'am. 641 00:48:31,880 --> 00:48:34,758 - Did you get the drapes? - Yes sir, the ones you picked out. Hung 'em just the way you wanted. 642 00:48:35,000 --> 00:48:35,989 Thanks. 643 00:48:38,000 --> 00:48:40,275 Mommy! I don't like this house! 644 00:48:40,600 --> 00:48:43,034 - Oh shh, honey. - And it doesn't even have a sidewalk! 645 00:48:43,360 --> 00:48:46,477 Never mind dear. You, you run out and help with the men. That's a good boy. 646 00:48:48,400 --> 00:48:51,949 'course it may need a little touching up, here and there. They're, they're all alike. 647 00:48:52,920 --> 00:48:54,797 The other, the other couple just moved out. 648 00:48:55,120 --> 00:48:57,873 - If there's anything you don't like... - No, it's fine Paul just fine. 649 00:48:58,280 --> 00:48:59,554 Nice and cozy. 650 00:49:00,040 --> 00:49:04,158 - 'course there's, there's just one little thing. These, these drapes... - Yeah, well, well they've got to go. Ah 651 00:49:05,320 --> 00:49:06,275 they're pretty bad. 652 00:49:07,000 --> 00:49:11,471 And here's the ah, the dining area down here. Good solid table. 653 00:49:11,760 --> 00:49:12,954 Yes. 654 00:49:13,400 --> 00:49:17,996 And, and the refrigerator of course, over here, seems to be in pretty good shape. 655 00:49:20,400 --> 00:49:21,879 Ah, looks like it needs a little ice. 656 00:49:22,600 --> 00:49:27,674 And this is uh, this is a cute little gadget here. This is ah, this is a coal stove. 657 00:49:27,960 --> 00:49:30,315 It throws a nice even heat. 658 00:49:31,520 --> 00:49:35,877 - Well ah, where do you get the coal, honey? - Oh, that's, that's in a bin out in the, out in the back. 659 00:49:36,880 --> 00:49:40,350 And this ah, it's a great sink. Ah, hot and cold running water. 660 00:49:43,520 --> 00:49:47,115 - Oh I, I can fix that. Just get a screw and tighten it. - As long as the water's hot, that's all that counts. 661 00:49:47,640 --> 00:49:49,756 And... and the uh cupboards. 662 00:49:51,480 --> 00:49:54,233 The bedrooms, I think, are right around the back here. 663 00:49:56,040 --> 00:49:57,109 - Any, anyplace there. - Yes, sir. 664 00:49:57,680 --> 00:50:00,148 - Oh, and Paul let's, let's look at the bedrooms, huh. - 'kay. 665 00:50:01,600 --> 00:50:02,589 - Can you make it? - Yes, sir. 666 00:50:03,360 --> 00:50:09,400 - Ah you can just sit that anywhere. - And you better be careful because my dad is the boss here. 667 00:50:09,400 --> 00:50:10,799 Never mind, dear. 668 00:50:12,920 --> 00:50:16,480 This is the ah, this is the kids' room. It's clean and airy. 669 00:50:16,480 --> 00:50:19,756 - Oh, it's fine Paul, just fine. - Mommy, where's my room? 670 00:50:20,000 --> 00:50:22,400 - This is it, honey. - I want a room of my own. 671 00:50:22,400 --> 00:50:26,920 - Ah, never mind that. You go outside and play. - But there's no sidewalk! 672 00:50:26,920 --> 00:50:29,036 That doesn't matter, sweetheart, go on. 673 00:50:30,640 --> 00:50:33,154 Ah, the ah bridal suite is just around here. 674 00:50:41,040 --> 00:50:43,349 Well it, it isn't exactly the Waldorf, but ah... 675 00:50:44,680 --> 00:50:47,558 It's got nice twin beds and ah... 676 00:50:48,200 --> 00:50:53,718 and good, good springs, and cross draft ventilation. 677 00:50:55,760 --> 00:50:57,751 We'll have to get a screen or something here. 678 00:51:00,640 --> 00:51:02,835 And of course, the ah, the closet over there. 679 00:51:03,960 --> 00:51:05,518 And ah... 680 00:51:09,200 --> 00:51:10,599 Ah it's a mess, isn't it? 681 00:51:11,800 --> 00:51:14,872 Oh, darling, it's wonderful. 682 00:51:16,280 --> 00:51:19,113 As long as we're together, what difference does it make? 683 00:51:21,880 --> 00:51:22,710 I'll get it. 684 00:51:26,120 --> 00:51:27,235 Tibbets 685 00:51:28,760 --> 00:51:29,875 Yeah? 686 00:51:31,240 --> 00:51:32,150 Eh, okay. 687 00:51:33,200 --> 00:51:37,591 - I better get over to headquarters right away. Sorry to leave you alone. - It's alright honey. Run along. I'll manage. 688 00:51:38,280 --> 00:51:42,477 - Goodbye, shorty. - I sure wish we had a sidewalk. 689 00:51:46,188 --> 00:51:47,960 Right away. 690 00:51:55,600 --> 00:51:58,072 It's alright, honey. Mommy's coming. 691 00:52:10,020 --> 00:52:12,000 This I don't get at all. 692 00:52:12,000 --> 00:52:17,916 Well, it's not difficult, MAJ. He really wants to find out what the maximum gross weight of this plane can be at takeoff. 693 00:52:18,240 --> 00:52:20,754 I thought that fact was established when he took the plane out at Wichita. 694 00:52:21,640 --> 00:52:23,710 This airplane's been modified since then. 695 00:52:24,240 --> 00:52:25,593 Alright, fellas, let's go. 696 00:52:31,840 --> 00:52:36,231 - Four tons over maximum. You gotta be crazy to try this. - Want to get out and watch? 697 00:52:36,760 --> 00:52:40,548 Just tell me one thing: Why couldn't the Wright brothers have been interested in streetcars? 698 00:52:41,280 --> 00:52:44,955 - What do you say, Deuce? - Cowl flaps 15�, cylinder head temperatures normal. 699 00:52:58,000 --> 00:53:30,000 70,... 75,... 95,... 100,... 105,... 120, 125,... 130,... 130,... 130,... 135,... 135, 140,... 140 700 00:53:48,120 --> 00:53:49,235 Gear up. 701 00:54:31,400 --> 00:54:32,719 Missed it. 702 00:54:39,600 --> 00:54:41,272 - Sugar? - Yes, please. 703 00:54:44,040 --> 00:54:46,031 Okay, spill it. 704 00:54:46,360 --> 00:54:49,875 - I'm glad you're here, Lucy, real glad. - You said that before. 705 00:54:50,160 --> 00:54:53,789 For you, for Paul, and more important, for the base. 706 00:54:54,360 --> 00:54:57,113 - What does that mean? - Look, I'm going to lay this on the line. 707 00:54:57,880 --> 00:54:58,869 Alright 708 00:54:59,320 --> 00:55:04,075 Well, there's a kind of a feeling around here that Paul's playing this thing awfully big. 709 00:55:05,080 --> 00:55:09,119 - Paul? - These men are seasoned combat veterans, the best in the business. 710 00:55:09,440 --> 00:55:11,800 Harry says Paul treats them like they're still at Kelly Field. 711 00:55:11,800 --> 00:55:14,553 - But... - The talk is they're good enough for Eisenhower but not for Tibbets. 712 00:55:15,000 --> 00:55:18,436 - That's standard sour grapes and you know it. - Look, honey, Paul's only human. 713 00:55:18,840 --> 00:55:20,637 Everybody knows what happened in Africa. 714 00:55:21,560 --> 00:55:26,400 Well it's only natural that when he gets his first important command, he'll try to make an impression and, get those eagles back. 715 00:55:26,400 --> 00:55:28,280 Don't you ever say anything like that to me again, Marge! 716 00:55:28,280 --> 00:55:31,000 - Now, Lucy... - Whatever Paul's done, he's done because it's part of his job. 717 00:55:31,000 --> 00:55:32,274 Believe me, he's way overboard. 718 00:55:32,600 --> 00:55:36,718 Passes for this, passes for that. You can't buy a jar of pickles around here without passing a loyalty test. 719 00:55:37,200 --> 00:55:39,600 Did it ever occur to you that this job may be something really important? 720 00:55:39,600 --> 00:55:44,310 Did you ever hear of a really important assignment where they let them bring wives and kids where they put a light COL in command? 721 00:55:45,840 --> 00:55:47,478 - Maybe Paul's just tired. - Maybe 722 00:55:47,840 --> 00:55:49,478 - And maybe you're wrong to! - Maybe 723 00:55:50,520 --> 00:55:51,919 Just keep your eyes open. 724 00:55:53,960 --> 00:55:58,112 Oh, look Lucy, you know Harry and I have always been crazy about Paul. 725 00:55:58,720 --> 00:56:00,278 And we'd like to keep it that way. 726 00:56:01,720 --> 00:56:05,110 - I know, honey. - I've gotta run. See you tonight at the club? 727 00:56:05,800 --> 00:56:06,949 Yeah, sure 728 00:56:19,440 --> 00:56:21,960 - Did you enjoy your trip, Mrs. Tibbets? - Very much, thank you. 729 00:56:21,960 --> 00:56:25,635 - How long you planning to stay? - Oh, long as I'm welcome, I guess. 730 00:56:26,600 --> 00:56:30,991 - When does Col Tibbets say we'll be leaving? - Guess you'll have to ask Col. Tibbets about that. 731 00:56:32,680 --> 00:56:33,635 Can I cut in? 732 00:56:39,720 --> 00:56:40,800 - Thank you, ma'am. - Yes. 733 00:56:40,800 --> 00:56:41,835 Thank you, sir. 734 00:56:43,080 --> 00:56:47,640 You certainly have a nice bunch of boys here, Paul. But they're the nosiest fellows I've ever seen. 735 00:56:47,640 --> 00:56:50,837 - Are they? - The way they rushed me you'd think I was Miss America. 736 00:56:52,760 --> 00:56:56,240 - Should we tell the little lady the facts? - Harry, I think you've had too much to drink. 737 00:56:56,240 --> 00:57:00,120 - Look, honey, far be it from me to detract from your personal charms... - That's enough. 738 00:57:00,120 --> 00:57:04,671 - But those were security agents you were dancing with. Big handsome security agents... - I said that's enough! 739 00:57:07,200 --> 00:57:09,919 Marge, you better take Harry home, put him to bed. He has to fly tomorrow. 740 00:57:10,680 --> 00:57:14,275 - Is that an order, Col. Tibbets? - If that's the way you want it. 741 00:57:14,960 --> 00:57:18,236 - Very well. Good night, Lucy. - Good night, Harry. 742 00:57:18,600 --> 00:57:20,591 - Come on, honey. - Good night 743 00:57:21,560 --> 00:57:24,320 This guy's taking all the fun out of modern warfare. 744 00:57:24,320 --> 00:57:26,914 Well, it's getting late. Come on nurse, let's hit the sack. 745 00:57:27,440 --> 00:57:29,829 - Good night Tibb, good night Lucy - Good night, Lucy. Good night, MAJ. 746 00:57:31,800 --> 00:57:33,440 Would you care to dance, Mrs. Tibbets? 747 00:57:33,440 --> 00:57:38,560 Thank you, MAJ but we should run along too. Dear, I think we should be at home by the children. 748 00:57:38,840 --> 00:57:41,513 - Right. Goodnight, Bill. - Goodnight Paul, Mrs. Tibbets 749 00:57:42,280 --> 00:57:43,235 Goodnight. 750 00:58:11,280 --> 00:58:15,432 Well, the kids are asleep. I guess the beds must be comfortable. 751 00:58:18,360 --> 00:58:19,918 Paul! How sweet! 752 00:58:20,720 --> 00:58:24,998 - How did you ever find time to do this? - Well, I'm the CO here. The CO has lots of privileges. 753 00:58:25,840 --> 00:58:27,432 So does the CO's wife. 754 00:58:30,240 --> 00:58:34,597 Paul, tell me something. It may be none of my business, but... 755 00:58:35,360 --> 00:58:41,037 - Was it necessary to be quite that harsh with Harry tonight? - The CO's wife has a beautiful neck. 756 00:58:43,720 --> 00:58:44,994 Tell me 757 00:58:47,000 --> 00:58:50,151 Lucy, look. We both have a big job, here. 758 00:58:50,840 --> 00:58:53,513 Mine's out there, and yours is right here in the house. 759 00:58:54,720 --> 00:58:56,073 So, I'll make a deal with you. 760 00:58:56,560 --> 00:59:00,838 I'll keep my nose out of your job if you'll keep your pretty little nose out of mine. Okay? 761 00:59:02,760 --> 00:59:04,796 - Paul... - You have a such wonderful nose, too. 762 00:59:15,560 --> 00:59:18,028 You know, sometimes kids just have to cry. 763 01:00:14,760 --> 01:00:17,228 All right. Tell the boys to get a plane ready. I meet you on the flight line. 764 01:00:18,360 --> 01:00:22,399 - Not again! Can't you eat one meal at home? - Sorry dear, this is important. 765 01:00:22,680 --> 01:00:25,080 It's always important. Where are you going? 766 01:00:25,080 --> 01:00:29,360 Lucy, I've told you before: Where I go and what I do outside this house is none of your business. 767 01:00:29,360 --> 01:00:31,874 - So, please don't ask any questions. - Sorry 768 01:00:32,160 --> 01:00:33,115 See you later. 769 01:00:40,680 --> 01:00:43,200 - P-K - A 770 01:00:43,200 --> 01:00:49,469 - A-U-L. Paul. - Paul! That's right. 771 01:00:50,480 --> 01:00:52,436 Ah! It's good? 772 01:00:55,240 --> 01:00:57,151 - Hi - Hi 773 01:00:58,440 --> 01:01:00,670 You're going to have to help me with the hors d'oeuvres. 774 01:01:01,160 --> 01:01:02,639 You'll serve the cold ones... 775 01:01:04,760 --> 01:01:05,909 Paul? 776 01:01:07,040 --> 01:01:08,632 What are you doing home so early? 777 01:01:09,800 --> 01:01:13,120 - Lucy, I don't know how to say this, but ah... - You're not going to be here tonight. 778 01:01:13,120 --> 01:01:14,599 I'm sorry, dear. 779 01:01:15,040 --> 01:01:17,759 - Where are you going? - I'll try to get back tonight. 780 01:01:18,720 --> 01:01:22,235 - Where are you going? - Lucy, if I wanted you to know, I'd have told you. 781 01:01:22,560 --> 01:01:25,552 Oh Paul, for heaven's sake! Stop taking yourself so seriously. 782 01:01:26,040 --> 01:01:28,474 - Why don't you stop all this cloak and dagger stuff? - Do you know something? 783 01:01:30,200 --> 01:01:33,988 Six years ago, today, almost to the minute, we were married. 784 01:01:35,160 --> 01:01:37,799 It been rough on you. It may get rougher. 785 01:01:39,000 --> 01:01:40,877 But try to stick it out. Will you sugar? 786 01:01:44,160 --> 01:01:46,310 - Try and get back early. - I will. 787 01:01:48,720 --> 01:01:54,238 - What's that? - Oh, I got a man to fix the pipes. I couldn't stand that knocking any longer. 788 01:01:54,880 --> 01:01:58,280 - That's using your head. Who'd you get? - One of those sanitary engineers. 789 01:01:58,280 --> 01:02:00,635 - Who? - One of those plumbers. 790 01:02:01,080 --> 01:02:02,718 You know, the fellas with the white suits. 791 01:02:06,760 --> 01:02:09,354 Poor man, I practically dragged him off the street. 792 01:02:09,960 --> 01:02:11,313 He was terribly sweet about it. 793 01:02:12,880 --> 01:02:14,711 Well, your hot water's all right now, Mrs.... 794 01:02:15,880 --> 01:02:18,599 - Tibbets. - Thank you very much, Mr. ah... 795 01:02:19,160 --> 01:02:22,709 - Oh, just ah, just call me Al. - Al. Thanks a lot, Al. 796 01:02:23,200 --> 01:02:25,953 - Well, how much do we owe you? - Oh, that's all right, Mrs. Tibbets. 797 01:02:26,360 --> 01:02:29,636 I should say it's not all right. How much do you fellas get an hour? 798 01:02:33,760 --> 01:02:35,751 A couple of dollars, I guess. 799 01:02:37,080 --> 01:02:39,548 - $2? You sure that's enough? - Oh, plenty. 800 01:02:40,280 --> 01:02:42,714 Alright, honey? Would you give Al $2? 801 01:02:45,240 --> 01:02:47,959 - Nice work, Al. - Oh, anytime, Col. 802 01:02:49,120 --> 01:02:51,953 Well, good day, Mrs. Tibbets. 803 01:03:01,520 --> 01:03:03,397 He's really terribly sweet. 804 01:03:04,200 --> 01:03:05,952 He's not very bright, is he? 805 01:03:07,600 --> 01:03:09,192 Yeah, well... 806 01:03:09,640 --> 01:03:10,595 - Hurry home, honey. - I will. 807 01:03:10,960 --> 01:03:14,760 And Lucy, next time anything goes wrong with the plumbing, you better let me fix it. 808 01:03:14,760 --> 01:03:16,113 $2 is a lot of money. 809 01:03:16,560 --> 01:03:17,549 - Alright - Bye 810 01:03:17,800 --> 01:03:18,869 Bye 811 01:03:42,120 --> 01:03:47,592 Gentlemen, as you know, for some time we've been wrestling with the problem of the actual exploding of the bomb. 812 01:03:48,480 --> 01:03:50,436 A very tricky problem it's been, indeed. 813 01:03:50,880 --> 01:03:56,796 For a while we assumed that the atomic bomb, like any conventional bomb, would be exploded on contact. 814 01:03:57,320 --> 01:04:03,509 Gentlemen, we know now, that for maximum efficiency, an atomic bomb must be exploded in the air. 815 01:04:06,680 --> 01:04:09,831 When we explode in space, we have to consider two elements: 816 01:04:10,240 --> 01:04:14,711 One, heat and radiation from the ball of fire at the center of the nuclear explosion. 817 01:04:15,200 --> 01:04:19,034 Two, the shock wave created by the explosion. 818 01:04:19,840 --> 01:04:22,798 As you can see, the shock wave is enormous. 819 01:04:23,320 --> 01:04:26,640 And the area of it, as it hits the earth's surface, 820 01:04:26,640 --> 01:04:31,350 is determined by the altitude at which the bomb is exploded. 821 01:04:32,680 --> 01:04:34,750 According to our most recent calculations, 822 01:04:35,040 --> 01:04:40,592 our bomb must be detonated at the precise altitude of 1,600ft. 823 01:04:41,520 --> 01:04:47,789 Such an explosion, should produce an area of about 3sq. mi. of total destruction. 824 01:04:49,400 --> 01:04:53,678 As to the immediate problem of triggering this bomb, I turn you over to CAPT Parsons. 825 01:04:55,960 --> 01:05:03,275 GEN Brent, Col. Tibbets, bearing in mind the principle of an atomic explosion, in its simplest terms, 826 01:05:04,480 --> 01:05:06,994 this is a mass of fissionable material. 827 01:05:07,880 --> 01:05:10,314 This is an additional mass of nuclear material. 828 01:05:10,960 --> 01:05:13,599 This is the trigger, on which we're working. 829 01:05:14,440 --> 01:05:18,440 When activated, this material is forcibly driven into the mass, 830 01:05:18,440 --> 01:05:20,431 setting off a chain reaction. 831 01:05:21,640 --> 01:05:24,029 Now, our specific problem is to achieve this 832 01:05:24,320 --> 01:05:30,111 merger within the shell of a falling bomb at exactly 1,600ft. above the target. 833 01:05:31,240 --> 01:05:34,869 We will perfect this trigger either electronically or barometrically. 834 01:05:35,960 --> 01:05:40,078 And Col. Tibbets, we intend to do the bulk of the work, and of course the testing at Wendover. 835 01:05:40,840 --> 01:05:42,990 That'll mean an added work load on the entire outfit. 836 01:05:43,760 --> 01:05:44,795 We'll handle it. 837 01:05:45,440 --> 01:05:47,829 - That's all I have, GEN - Thank you, Capt. 838 01:05:48,880 --> 01:05:50,996 Gentlemen, may I have a moment with Col. Tibbets? 839 01:06:02,320 --> 01:06:05,118 - Not a very pretty thought, is it? - No, sir. 840 01:06:06,360 --> 01:06:09,716 You know, for a moment there, I thought I caught you looking a little uncomfortable. 841 01:06:10,400 --> 01:06:11,435 I was. 842 01:06:11,880 --> 01:06:15,839 - That morning back at Colorado Springs I was under the impression that... - May I say something, GEN? 843 01:06:17,880 --> 01:06:20,394 I was flying B-17's, overseas. 844 01:06:20,920 --> 01:06:24,196 Before every mission I used to walk through the bomb bay on my way to the cockpit 845 01:06:24,760 --> 01:06:26,432 and I could... I could reach out and touch those bombs. 846 01:06:27,600 --> 01:06:31,195 And every time I knew that, even though our targets were industrial, 847 01:06:32,240 --> 01:06:35,437 there'd be people down there who'd get killed by those bombs and I... 848 01:06:36,880 --> 01:06:38,552 I felt uncomfortable. 849 01:06:40,320 --> 01:06:43,790 But I flew the airplanes, dropped the bombs. 850 01:06:45,440 --> 01:06:47,749 Sure, I felt uncomfortable just now. 851 01:06:50,240 --> 01:06:52,276 I wouldn�t think much of myself if I didn't. 852 01:06:54,120 --> 01:06:55,269 Neither would I, Paul. 853 01:07:31,720 --> 01:07:33,551 - Hi - Hi 854 01:07:34,400 --> 01:07:38,439 - Happy Anniversary. - Happy anniversary, sweetheart. 855 01:08:09,720 --> 01:08:10,755 They're pretty wonderful. 856 01:08:12,920 --> 01:08:15,559 - So are you. - They are wonderful. 857 01:08:16,800 --> 01:08:19,439 But you know, every time I look at them asleep, I get sad. 858 01:08:19,840 --> 01:08:21,956 - Terribly sad. - Why? 859 01:08:22,920 --> 01:08:25,195 Oh, I keep thinking of this war and how... 860 01:08:25,960 --> 01:08:31,318 somewhere, at this very moment, bombs are being dropped. Children like that are being killed. 861 01:08:32,000 --> 01:08:34,275 Lucy, don't ever say that again, not to me. 862 01:08:40,160 --> 01:08:41,480 Darling! What's wrong? 863 01:08:41,480 --> 01:08:43,198 - What did I say? - Look... 864 01:08:43,800 --> 01:08:45,119 - Paul, I... I didn't mean to... - Look! 865 01:08:45,520 --> 01:08:47,715 Let's clear up one little piece of morality right now. 866 01:08:48,440 --> 01:08:52,069 It's not bombs alone that are horrible, it's war. War is what's wrong, not just its weapons. 867 01:08:52,640 --> 01:08:56,189 - Paul, all I... - Sure, were in a war and innocent people are dying, and that's horrible. 868 01:08:57,280 --> 01:09:01,560 But lose this war to the gang we're fighting would be the most immoral thing we could do to those kids in there. 869 01:09:01,560 --> 01:09:03,152 Don't you ever forget it! 870 01:09:28,920 --> 01:09:30,638 - Here he comes. - Turn 'em boys. 871 01:09:33,400 --> 01:09:34,469 Okay, Tom, let her go. 872 01:09:41,200 --> 01:09:43,430 - Way off! - Missed by 2,000ft. 873 01:09:50,840 --> 01:09:51,909 Well, that's getting a little closer. 874 01:10:08,280 --> 01:10:10,999 Lucy! Lucy! 875 01:10:11,480 --> 01:10:12,480 Lucy! Where's Paul? 876 01:10:12,480 --> 01:10:15,080 - I don't know. Why? - Little Tommy Wilson fell off the swing. 877 01:10:15,080 --> 01:10:18,400 He's a bad concussion and he's hemorrhaging. They've got to fly him to Salt Lake City. 878 01:10:18,400 --> 01:10:21,240 And the hospital can't reach Paul to get permission to use the plane. 879 01:10:21,240 --> 01:10:22,912 Left orders not to be disturbed. 880 01:10:24,640 --> 01:10:27,677 Look, you take the kids. Don't worry, I'll find him. 881 01:10:32,760 --> 01:10:36,150 Jimmy! Jimmy, do you know where Col. Tibbets is? I have to see him right away. 882 01:10:36,440 --> 01:10:38,920 I�m sorry, Ma'am, he's in a restricted area and can't be disturbed. 883 01:10:38,920 --> 01:10:42,276 - Well but, can I call him? - We're to put no calls through except from Washington. 884 01:10:42,520 --> 01:10:45,200 - Oh, I see. What area is he in? - Area B. 885 01:10:45,200 --> 01:10:48,960 - May I borrow the Col.'s jeep? - I... I guess it's all right. 886 01:10:48,960 --> 01:10:50,075 Thanks, Jimmy. 887 01:11:06,400 --> 01:11:08,520 - Pass, ma'am? - I don't have one. I'm Mrs. Tibbets. 888 01:11:08,520 --> 01:11:12,354 - I have to see the Col. right away. It's very important. - Sorry, Mrs. Tibbets, you can't get by without a blue pass. 889 01:11:13,240 --> 01:11:15,708 - Can't you run in and tell him I'm here? - I can't leave this post. 890 01:11:16,040 --> 01:11:17,951 - Look, it's a matter of a child's life. I... - Sorry. 891 01:11:18,200 --> 01:11:20,555 - I'll take full the responsibility. - Mrs. Tibbets! 892 01:11:21,880 --> 01:11:23,920 - Your pass, ma'am. - I've got to see Col. Tibbets right away. 893 01:11:23,920 --> 01:11:25,560 - Please, your pass. - Look, I've got to see him. 894 01:11:25,560 --> 01:11:28,320 Now will you just knock on the door and tell him his wife is here and it's very important? 895 01:11:28,320 --> 01:11:31,720 - Sorry ma'am, this is a restricted area. - I can't help that, a child's life is in danger 896 01:11:31,720 --> 01:11:33,312 and I have to see my husband about it right away. 897 01:11:33,800 --> 01:11:37,509 Oh Paul, Tommy Wilson's had a bad accident. They needs a plane to take him to Salt Lake City. 898 01:11:37,920 --> 01:11:39,360 Could you do something about it right away? 899 01:11:39,360 --> 01:11:41,635 - Get on the phone. Set it up. Use my plane. - Right 900 01:11:42,160 --> 01:11:44,196 - Thank you, darling. - Sergeant! 901 01:11:44,720 --> 01:11:46,320 - Did you let in Mrs. Tibbets in here? - No, sir. 902 01:11:46,320 --> 01:11:47,200 I did , sir. 903 01:11:47,200 --> 01:11:50,040 - Well, it was my fault... - See that this man is taken to security headquarters immediately. 904 01:11:50,040 --> 01:11:51,792 - Cover his post. - Yes, sir. 905 01:11:54,120 --> 01:11:57,080 Paul, you can't blame that boy. It was my fault. I rushed right by him. 906 01:11:57,080 --> 01:12:00,720 Now listen, there are ways for that man to get in touch with me. He knows them as well as I do. 907 01:12:00,720 --> 01:12:03,800 Well, if he made a mistake, it was such a little one. You can't punish him for that. 908 01:12:03,800 --> 01:12:07,190 Lucy, go home; stay home; and keep your nose out of this base. 909 01:12:09,800 --> 01:12:12,394 Is it really necessary to play it this big, Paul? 910 01:12:15,320 --> 01:12:19,632 They told me not to bring you out here in the first place. Maybe they were right. 911 01:12:33,880 --> 01:12:36,952 Hey, Deuce! Take this to operations. 912 01:12:42,720 --> 01:12:44,073 Paul, I've just come from Washington. 913 01:12:44,600 --> 01:12:48,434 The Japanese have again turned down our ultimatum to surrender and slaughter in the Pacific continues. 914 01:12:50,000 --> 01:12:52,912 After long conferences with our allies, and many hour of soul-searching, 915 01:12:53,480 --> 01:12:58,713 President Truman has regretfully but definitely authorized the use of the atomic bomb against the Japanese empire. 916 01:12:59,880 --> 01:13:02,599 - I see. - Well, that puts it squarely in our laps. 917 01:13:04,120 --> 01:13:05,917 Pretty soon, now, that trigger is going to be perfected. 918 01:13:06,160 --> 01:13:09,118 The bomb will be completed and final flight plans will begin to take shape. 919 01:13:09,840 --> 01:13:13,310 Just about that time, somebody's going to have put all these pieces together and say we're ready. 920 01:13:14,320 --> 01:13:15,355 We're ready to try it. 921 01:13:16,760 --> 01:13:18,796 And that somebody, is going to have to be you, Paul. 922 01:13:21,640 --> 01:13:23,710 - Well, that's a pretty big order, sir. - You'll handle it. 923 01:13:24,960 --> 01:13:26,279 The code word is Blue Light. 924 01:13:26,880 --> 01:13:28,711 When you're ready, flash me that and I'll tell Hap Arnold. 925 01:13:29,480 --> 01:13:31,471 Ten minutes later, Silverplate is in operation. 926 01:13:32,320 --> 01:13:33,833 And from then on, there's no turning back. 927 01:13:35,160 --> 01:13:37,958 But, be sure we're ready, Paul, dead sure. 928 01:13:38,440 --> 01:13:41,113 Because when the time comes, you're going to have to make the decision... 929 01:13:42,640 --> 01:13:46,269 you, and you alone. And no one on this earth can help you. 930 01:13:48,120 --> 01:13:49,269 Yes, sir. 931 01:13:51,400 --> 01:13:53,470 Oh, by the way, this came through this morning. 932 01:13:55,240 --> 01:13:58,835 You've been approved for full COL. And there's a little favor you can do me. 933 01:14:00,160 --> 01:14:02,993 These have been kicking around in my drawers for years, now, always getting in the way. 934 01:14:03,720 --> 01:14:05,517 They're a little tarnished, but you can polish them up. 935 01:14:09,760 --> 01:14:13,469 I'd kinda like to think of those sitting on your shoulders, up there in that plane. 936 01:14:14,960 --> 01:14:17,190 Thank you, GEN, for everything. 937 01:14:18,280 --> 01:14:21,192 - Get out of here and get busy on Blue Light. - Yes, sir. 938 01:14:37,640 --> 01:14:39,153 - Hi, daddy. - Hi shorty. 939 01:14:41,200 --> 01:14:43,589 - I'm impossible. Ain't I? - Fine 940 01:14:44,280 --> 01:14:48,193 - Hello, peewee. Hi - Hello. 941 01:14:49,040 --> 01:14:52,077 Hey ask your mommy if she notices anything different on daddy's collar. 942 01:14:54,280 --> 01:14:55,269 Hey! 943 01:14:57,360 --> 01:14:59,669 - Well? - Very nice. 944 01:15:07,560 --> 01:15:11,200 - Look, I told you to keep that truck out of here. Now take it and put it in your room. - I will not! 945 01:15:11,200 --> 01:15:15,512 Don't you talk back to me. Put it in your room. Don't ever do it again or I'll take it away from you. 946 01:15:22,120 --> 01:15:24,236 It's all right. It's all right. 947 01:15:25,360 --> 01:15:27,191 It's okay. It's okay. 948 01:15:34,040 --> 01:15:35,189 Not even him, Paul. 949 01:15:36,240 --> 01:15:39,357 Not even a 3-year-old child. Can't even he make a mistake? 950 01:15:41,000 --> 01:15:44,709 Where does it come from; this need for perfection; this absolute intolerance of error. 951 01:15:45,680 --> 01:15:47,477 People are human, they make mistakes... 952 01:15:48,080 --> 01:15:52,676 but not around Paul Tibbets, no mistakes. Not in the air; not on the base; not in the home. 953 01:15:53,280 --> 01:15:54,793 Not even in the nursery. 954 01:15:56,360 --> 01:16:00,956 Well congratulations, you've got your Eagle now. When do you start bucking for GEN? 955 01:16:04,840 --> 01:16:06,637 I'm working tonight. I'll eat at the office. 956 01:16:18,080 --> 01:16:19,672 It's all right, sweetheart. 957 01:16:39,240 --> 01:16:41,276 Gentlemen, I'm just a guy who flies aeroplanes. 958 01:16:41,760 --> 01:16:45,070 The development; testing; and criteria for the success of the bomb is strictly your baby. 959 01:16:46,200 --> 01:16:49,954 But I've been the responsibility of committing this unit to action at the earliest possible time. 960 01:16:51,040 --> 01:16:55,272 You've demonstrated 9 successful drops. In my opinion, we're ready. 961 01:16:55,880 --> 01:16:57,472 I'm sorry, COL, but I don't agree. 962 01:16:57,960 --> 01:17:01,316 It's true that we've made a start and a good one. It's worked 9 times. 963 01:17:01,920 --> 01:17:04,673 But what about the 10th? Or the 15th? Or the 20th? 964 01:17:05,280 --> 01:17:08,636 What if it fails then? When you're over a Japanese city. 965 01:17:09,600 --> 01:17:12,910 - Why should it fail? - We don't say that it will, but... 966 01:17:13,560 --> 01:17:15,360 we can't guarantee that it won't. 967 01:17:15,360 --> 01:17:19,480 We've been charged with the responsibility of developing a bomb that has a negligible... that is... 968 01:17:19,480 --> 01:17:22,677 1 to 10,000th chance of failing to fire. 969 01:17:23,440 --> 01:17:25,431 9 drops can hardly be considered conclusive. 970 01:17:27,440 --> 01:17:32,230 - How much further testing will you require? - Hard to say. Possibly several months. 971 01:17:35,320 --> 01:17:37,595 A lot of men can die in several months. 972 01:17:38,400 --> 01:17:42,871 Well that's true COL, but an unsuccessful detonation would achieve nothing; save no lives. 973 01:17:43,360 --> 01:17:46,636 And waste 5 years of work; 20 billion dollars in research. 974 01:17:48,640 --> 01:17:51,234 - Well, what does this all add up to? - Simply this, 975 01:17:52,080 --> 01:17:56,949 without further and exhaustive tests, we cannot scientifically guarantee the success of Silverplate. 976 01:17:57,480 --> 01:18:03,430 If the unit must be brought into action, the responsibility must be completely and solely yours. 977 01:18:09,560 --> 01:18:11,312 I ah... 978 01:18:11,800 --> 01:18:13,279 I'll have to think about this. 979 01:18:15,720 --> 01:18:16,550 Thank you, gentlemen. 980 01:18:32,840 --> 01:18:34,796 Get me GEN Brent in Colorado Springs. 981 01:18:36,720 --> 01:18:39,473 I can't make this decision. It's too big. He'll have to make it himself. 982 01:18:39,800 --> 01:18:41,074 Take it easy, Paul. No one expects you to be superman. 983 01:18:47,400 --> 01:18:49,675 When the time comes, you're going to have to make a decision. 984 01:18:51,200 --> 01:18:54,636 you, and you alone. And no one on this earth can help you. 985 01:19:02,680 --> 01:19:03,795 Cancel that call. 986 01:19:07,120 --> 01:19:08,189 I don't know. 987 01:19:09,720 --> 01:19:10,675 See you later, Bill. 988 01:19:17,920 --> 01:19:19,638 Paul, your chicken's getting cold. 989 01:19:20,960 --> 01:19:23,880 - Stop doing that and eat your potatoes. - I don't like potatoes! 990 01:19:23,880 --> 01:19:25,720 Well, they're good for you, now you just eat them. 991 01:19:25,720 --> 01:19:26,880 I will not! 992 01:19:26,880 --> 01:19:29,792 - No nonsense, now, I don't want to hear another word out of you... - Can't we have one meal in peace? 993 01:19:34,040 --> 01:19:36,315 All right, all right, don't eat them. 994 01:19:48,080 --> 01:19:49,115 Paul... 995 01:19:49,880 --> 01:19:54,800 Paul, we... we just can't go on like this. What's bothering you? 996 01:19:54,800 --> 01:19:56,074 Nothing. 997 01:19:56,840 --> 01:19:59,718 - You're so stubborn. If you'd just let me help... - Lucy please, go back to the table. 998 01:20:00,480 --> 01:20:03,631 - But... but why won't you let me... - Lucy, will you just leave me alone! 999 01:20:03,920 --> 01:20:04,989 No, I won't! 1000 01:20:05,360 --> 01:20:08,670 I'm not going to stand by and see you destroy yourself and me and the children. 1001 01:20:09,160 --> 01:20:11,515 I don't care what this job is, you're not going to kill yourself. 1002 01:20:11,920 --> 01:20:15,515 - Well, you're exhausted, Paul. You need a rest. - There's nothing I can do about it. 1003 01:20:16,120 --> 01:20:20,398 Look, you need a change. Anything, just 24 hrs. away from this horrible place. 1004 01:20:21,000 --> 01:20:22,877 And it's so ridiculously easy. 1005 01:20:23,800 --> 01:20:28,157 - What are you talking about? - Cold Springs, they have cabins and a good trout stream. 1006 01:20:28,480 --> 01:20:31,790 We can run up with Marge and Harry and be back Sunday. No one would ever have to know. 1007 01:20:32,080 --> 01:20:34,594 - Where is this Cold Springs? - Outside Salt Lake. 1008 01:20:35,000 --> 01:20:36,840 Oh darling, just for the weekend. 1009 01:20:36,840 --> 01:20:40,116 - Marge says the trout are that big. You don't even have to know the spot... - When was Marge up there? 1010 01:20:40,440 --> 01:20:45,673 Last week. Harry flew up to Salt Lake about something or other and he developed a little convenient carburetor trouble 1011 01:20:46,000 --> 01:20:48,389 Marge drove up to meet him. She said they had the most... 1012 01:20:49,440 --> 01:20:52,079 - What're you doing? - This is COL Tibbets get me MAJ Henderson. 1013 01:20:52,600 --> 01:20:53,749 Paul, what're you doing? 1014 01:20:54,840 --> 01:20:59,038 MAJ, I want Harry Bratton relieved of his duties and confined to base. 1015 01:20:59,920 --> 01:21:01,956 You will take over as Director of Training until further notice. 1016 01:21:02,680 --> 01:21:03,669 That's right. 1017 01:21:04,640 --> 01:21:06,160 If it wasn't for you and Marge, I'd have him court-martialed. 1018 01:21:06,160 --> 01:21:08,000 - Are you out of your mind? - Lucy, I've told you before... 1019 01:21:08,000 --> 01:21:12,400 - You believe you can violate my confidence to do a thing like this to Harry? - For the last time, will you stay out of my business? 1020 01:21:12,400 --> 01:21:16,040 It's my business too. And I'm beginning to understand a few things I couldn't face before. 1021 01:21:16,040 --> 01:21:18,190 - That's enough. - Everything they say is true. 1022 01:21:18,520 --> 01:21:22,280 You're not the man I married, not anymore. You're ambitious. You're cold, and unfeeling. 1023 01:21:22,280 --> 01:21:24,032 - Lucy, listen to me. - You listen to me! 1024 01:21:24,480 --> 01:21:27,480 I've had all I can take of this place. I can't live this nightmare any longer! 1025 01:21:27,480 --> 01:21:30,950 You've killed every ounce of love or affection I ever felt for you, and I want out. 1026 01:21:31,280 --> 01:21:33,032 You hear. I want you to get me out of here! 1027 01:21:39,720 --> 01:21:40,835 All right. 1028 01:21:41,920 --> 01:21:45,708 As soon as I can arrange transportation. I'll get you out of here. 1029 01:21:46,560 --> 01:21:47,788 You and the children. 1030 01:22:27,080 --> 01:22:28,752 - Sergeant. - Yes, sir? 1031 01:22:29,320 --> 01:22:33,199 Set up my airplane for immediate take off. Notify GEN Brent I'll be in Colorado Springs in the morning. 1032 01:22:33,680 --> 01:22:34,749 Right 1033 01:23:03,400 --> 01:23:05,516 - What happened? - Engine failure on takeoff. 1034 01:23:07,400 --> 01:23:10,278 - Anybody get out? - Pilot, co-pilot killed. 1035 01:23:10,960 --> 01:23:13,952 - The GEN's in pretty bad shape. - The GEN? 1036 01:23:14,400 --> 01:23:15,913 Not GEN Brent? 1037 01:23:16,440 --> 01:23:17,395 Let's go. 1038 01:23:19,080 --> 01:23:20,559 COL Tibbets 1039 01:23:22,880 --> 01:23:26,509 - You may see him now. Just for a minute. - How is he? 1040 01:23:27,120 --> 01:23:30,351 Alive. Remember, just for a minute. 1041 01:23:51,000 --> 01:23:54,879 - Hello Paul. - I hear you ran into a little hard luck, sir. 1042 01:23:55,680 --> 01:23:58,240 Oh, a couple of scratches, nothing to worry about. 1043 01:24:03,240 --> 01:24:07,392 Well Paul, I know this isn't any social call. What's on your mind? 1044 01:24:09,440 --> 01:24:11,158 I ah... 1045 01:24:11,560 --> 01:24:13,232 I came to see you sir to ask... 1046 01:24:18,280 --> 01:24:20,271 To tell you it's Blue Light, GEN. 1047 01:24:22,280 --> 01:24:23,474 Good work, son. 1048 01:24:24,840 --> 01:24:26,876 Wire Hap Arnold "Blue Light". 1049 01:24:28,120 --> 01:24:31,192 Tell him old Brent's still got a pretty fair country average. 1050 01:24:32,640 --> 01:24:34,517 - Yes sir. - Tibb, 1051 01:24:37,040 --> 01:24:39,429 don't drop that thing in some old rice paddy. 1052 01:24:43,080 --> 01:24:44,274 God bless you, sir. 1053 01:25:12,280 --> 01:25:14,430 - Yeah? - Mrs. Tibbets to see you, MAJ. 1054 01:25:15,080 --> 01:25:17,275 - Oh, show her in. - Yes, sir. 1055 01:25:22,400 --> 01:25:23,469 Lucy! 1056 01:25:23,960 --> 01:25:25,951 - Hello Bill. - Well this is a pleasant surprise! 1057 01:25:26,360 --> 01:25:28,715 - Sit down. - Thank you. 1058 01:25:30,360 --> 01:25:32,510 - Cigarette? - No thanks. 1059 01:25:32,920 --> 01:25:35,639 - How are those kids of yours? - Oh, they're fine, just fine. 1060 01:25:36,160 --> 01:25:39,280 - Bill, where's Paul? - Away 1061 01:25:39,280 --> 01:25:41,874 - Where? - I think he'll be back this afternoon. 1062 01:25:42,160 --> 01:25:43,752 I didn't ask you that. 1063 01:25:44,720 --> 01:25:46,480 I know you didn't. 1064 01:25:46,480 --> 01:25:47,760 Did you see him before he left? 1065 01:25:47,760 --> 01:25:50,200 - Why? - Did he mention anything about us? 1066 01:25:50,200 --> 01:25:51,838 - Should he have? - Did he? 1067 01:25:52,880 --> 01:25:56,440 Why can't I ever get an answer around here? A simple answer to a simple question. 1068 01:25:56,440 --> 01:26:00,797 - Lucy, what's wrong? - Paul and I just had a fight last night. We decided to split up. 1069 01:26:01,480 --> 01:26:03,160 But I'm not leaving, not yet. 1070 01:26:03,160 --> 01:26:06,277 Not until you give me the answer to a question, a big question. 1071 01:26:06,600 --> 01:26:08,989 - What is it? - What's Paul doing here at Wendover? 1072 01:26:10,320 --> 01:26:11,469 Why do you want to know? 1073 01:26:12,240 --> 01:26:17,872 Because if... Because if it's just another job, then... then Paul's changed, and I can't live with him anymore. 1074 01:26:18,320 --> 01:26:23,553 But if what he's doing is really important, there might be some reason for this act he's putting on. 1075 01:26:25,800 --> 01:26:27,074 You've got to tell me, Bill. 1076 01:26:28,120 --> 01:26:30,680 It means my home, my husband, my family. 1077 01:26:32,480 --> 01:26:37,076 Lucy, I know it's tough. But be patient. It'll work itself out. 1078 01:26:38,480 --> 01:26:41,756 - Then you won't help me? - I couldn't. 1079 01:26:44,960 --> 01:26:48,748 All right, if I don't find out from you, I'll find out from somebody else. 1080 01:26:49,040 --> 01:26:52,476 But mark my words: Before I break up my home, I'm going to find out what's going on, on this base. 1081 01:26:52,800 --> 01:26:54,440 And you can put that on your security list. 1082 01:26:54,440 --> 01:26:56,158 - Lucy, look... - Good afternoon, MAJ 1083 01:27:00,360 --> 01:27:01,520 - Larry. - Yes, sir? 1084 01:27:01,520 --> 01:27:03,800 I want a complete 105 on Mrs. Tibbets. 1085 01:27:03,800 --> 01:27:05,400 - Mrs. Tibbets? - That's right, the COL's wife. 1086 01:27:05,400 --> 01:27:09,000 - I want to be notified the moment COL Tibbets steps off that plane. - Yes, sir. 1087 01:27:09,000 --> 01:27:10,115 Right 1088 01:27:17,240 --> 01:27:20,437 MAJ Uanna wants to see you in his office right away, sir. He says it's important. 1089 01:27:20,720 --> 01:27:21,675 Okay 1090 01:27:38,320 --> 01:27:41,915 I just wanted you to know that I've taken the precaution of putting her under surveyance. 1091 01:27:43,040 --> 01:27:47,158 - Do you really think Lucy's a security risk? - In this frame of mind, she could be. 1092 01:27:48,840 --> 01:27:52,879 - What do you want me to do? - I see no alternative to sending her back to Washington. 1093 01:27:53,520 --> 01:27:54,714 Immediately. 1094 01:27:55,760 --> 01:27:59,116 Paul, another thing: now that we'll be shoving off in a couple of weeks, 1095 01:28:00,360 --> 01:28:03,636 her leaving like this might cause speculation that the outfit's ready to move. 1096 01:28:05,480 --> 01:28:10,031 I'd like it to get around that you and she have had a family squabble; and she took the kids and went home. 1097 01:28:11,800 --> 01:28:13,597 It might be better if she thought that too. 1098 01:28:16,120 --> 01:28:17,155 Think you can arrange it? 1099 01:28:21,840 --> 01:28:25,310 How much? How much is she supposed to take? 1100 01:28:26,840 --> 01:28:29,229 Why don't I just go home and kick her teeth in? That'd be easy. 1101 01:28:29,680 --> 01:28:30,954 What do they want from me? 1102 01:28:31,280 --> 01:28:34,875 Keep your mouth shut. Keep a secret. Lose your friends. Break up your family. What's next? 1103 01:28:35,400 --> 01:28:37,356 How much can a man take? How much? 1104 01:28:49,800 --> 01:28:51,074 She'll be out of here tonight. 1105 01:28:56,360 --> 01:28:57,873 Call Washington. Clear a plane. 1106 01:28:59,320 --> 01:29:01,675 - Get me A2 in Washington. - Yes, sir. 1107 01:29:30,240 --> 01:29:32,117 - Hello Paul. - Hi 1108 01:29:35,520 --> 01:29:40,230 - Have you had your lunch? I... I kept things warm. - I ate on the plane. 1109 01:29:42,920 --> 01:29:45,718 Oh, Paul! I... I said such awful things last night! 1110 01:29:46,800 --> 01:29:48,870 I was wrong, darling, so wrong. 1111 01:29:50,160 --> 01:29:55,439 I don't want to leave. I want to be with you, Paul. All the time with you, every second that I can. 1112 01:30:01,520 --> 01:30:03,670 I want you to take the children and go back to Washington. 1113 01:30:04,640 --> 01:30:05,834 I've arranged for a plane. 1114 01:30:08,160 --> 01:30:09,115 A plane? 1115 01:30:10,480 --> 01:30:12,516 - When? - This afternoon. 1116 01:30:18,720 --> 01:30:19,835 I'll help you pack. 1117 01:30:49,120 --> 01:30:52,795 - Take care of your mummy and be a good boy, now. - Daddy, why aren't you coming? 1118 01:30:53,240 --> 01:30:56,277 Daddy'll be home just as soon as he can. 1119 01:31:02,760 --> 01:31:04,591 Goodbye 1120 01:31:07,200 --> 01:31:10,272 - Well? - Take care of yourself, Paul. 1121 01:31:11,640 --> 01:31:12,789 Yeah, I'll be seeing you. 1122 01:31:14,120 --> 01:31:15,599 Come on, shorty. 1123 01:32:39,080 --> 01:32:40,035 Hey! 1124 01:32:42,840 --> 01:32:46,037 Ah, that's it fellas, Tinian. You can call it home, for a while. 1125 01:33:28,240 --> 01:33:31,118 - Circuit A. - I read continuity. 1126 01:33:31,840 --> 01:33:33,760 - Circuit B. - Circuit continues. 1127 01:33:33,760 --> 01:33:35,120 - Excuse me, Dr. Ramsey. - Uh huh 1128 01:33:35,120 --> 01:33:38,430 - Hello Bill. Any change in the weather? - No, that storm center is still moving towards the coast of Japan. 1129 01:33:38,760 --> 01:33:40,040 - This just came in. - What is it? 1130 01:33:40,040 --> 01:33:42,110 GEN LeMay wants to see you at Guam immediately. 1131 01:33:43,320 --> 01:33:45,117 - Radio back I'll be there in an hour. - Right 1132 01:33:45,960 --> 01:33:47,359 - See you later, Dr. Ramsey. - Right 1133 01:33:58,200 --> 01:34:00,156 We've been given four alternate targets: 1134 01:34:00,400 --> 01:34:02,868 Niigata, Kokura, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki 1135 01:34:04,040 --> 01:34:07,112 Which city we bomb will be determined by weather reports received in flight. 1136 01:34:08,400 --> 01:34:12,712 Briefly, the plan calls for three weather ships precede me by two hours. 1137 01:34:13,160 --> 01:34:16,835 Two camera ships will accompany me and get a record if... well, if anything goes wrong. 1138 01:34:17,800 --> 01:34:22,112 I'll bomb from 30,000ft and execute the steepest possible turn to head away from the blast area. 1139 01:34:23,600 --> 01:34:25,875 The essence of the plan is simplicity: 1140 01:34:26,440 --> 01:34:27,839 One bomb, one airplane. 1141 01:34:28,280 --> 01:34:33,593 You mean to say you're going in there with a single unescorted B-29? With an atomic bomb at stake? 1142 01:34:34,080 --> 01:34:37,993 Why, I'd surround your aeroplane with every fighter and B-29 we've got. 1143 01:34:38,320 --> 01:34:41,517 - Hundreds of them. - Well, that sir, would alert all the Jap defenses. We're counting on surprise. 1144 01:34:41,880 --> 01:34:44,314 Well, what if you're jumped by a flock of Jap zeroes? 1145 01:34:44,640 --> 01:34:46,756 Our ship is stripped down: no armor, no turrets. 1146 01:34:47,080 --> 01:34:51,198 We can fly and bomb at 31,000ft. A zero stalls out at 25,000. 1147 01:34:51,920 --> 01:34:53,640 That's cutting it pretty fine COL. 1148 01:34:53,640 --> 01:34:57,235 We think that speed, altitude, and surprise are a better defense than guns. 1149 01:34:58,320 --> 01:35:00,311 The plan has been approved by GEN Spots. 1150 01:35:02,880 --> 01:35:05,269 COL, you get yourself back to Tinian and stay at ready. 1151 01:35:05,920 --> 01:35:07,717 You'll hear from me just as soon as I... 1152 01:35:10,520 --> 01:35:14,832 Storm center moving off coast. Should clear by 07:00. 1153 01:35:17,240 --> 01:35:18,832 Well, that's it. 1154 01:35:21,200 --> 01:35:22,394 Tonight's your night. 1155 01:35:24,040 --> 01:35:26,110 - Better get going, Paul. - Yes, sir. 1156 01:35:31,720 --> 01:35:35,872 Our father, we pray thee that the end of the war may come soon. 1157 01:35:36,640 --> 01:35:39,154 And that once more we may know peace on Earth. 1158 01:35:40,440 --> 01:35:43,876 May the men who fly this night be kept safe in thy care. 1159 01:35:44,240 --> 01:35:46,356 And may they be returned safely to us. 1160 01:35:47,360 --> 01:35:53,515 We go forward, trusting in thee. Knowing that we are in thy care, now and forever. 1161 01:35:54,640 --> 01:35:57,029 In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen 1162 01:36:03,160 --> 01:36:06,152 Take off will be at 02:15. Go get some rest. 1163 01:36:14,880 --> 01:36:19,510 - Bill, if ah... if anything happens, see that Lucy gets that. - You bet 1164 01:36:21,360 --> 01:36:23,430 You got four hours. Try to get some sleep yourself. 1165 01:37:56,400 --> 01:37:57,389 Dear mother, 1166 01:37:58,840 --> 01:38:01,513 I'm writing you tonight because I've got something to say. 1167 01:38:02,360 --> 01:38:04,032 You're the only one I can say it to. 1168 01:38:06,280 --> 01:38:09,955 I've never said it to Lucy, and I never want to say it to my sons, 1169 01:38:11,280 --> 01:38:13,077 I've never been able to say it to dad. 1170 01:38:14,960 --> 01:38:16,279 Mom, I'm scared. 1171 01:38:22,640 --> 01:38:26,952 I don't know why I'm scared. I suppose it could be that there's a good chance I'll be killed tomorrow. 1172 01:38:29,360 --> 01:38:31,715 I've faced that before, often. It's never easy. 1173 01:38:34,280 --> 01:38:35,599 But I'm not sure that's it. 1174 01:38:37,800 --> 01:38:39,756 Maybe I'm scared of making a mistake. 1175 01:38:42,440 --> 01:38:44,954 So many details, so much to keep in my head. 1176 01:38:47,200 --> 01:38:49,794 Have I forgotten anything? Have I something undone? 1177 01:38:52,680 --> 01:38:55,035 That one little slip that could ruin the mission. 1178 01:38:58,480 --> 01:39:00,835 Maybe that's it, but I don't think so. 1179 01:39:06,760 --> 01:39:11,072 Maybe I'm scared of the idea of dropping one bomb that can kill thousands of people. 1180 01:39:12,960 --> 01:39:16,509 It's a hard thing to live with, but it's part of my job, and I've gotta do it. 1181 01:39:17,480 --> 01:39:20,631 Just been looking for you COL. The boys are wondering what name you want to put on the plane. 1182 01:39:25,000 --> 01:39:27,389 It's probably a little of all these things, mom. 1183 01:39:29,760 --> 01:39:32,320 But I think mostly I'm more scared for my sons... 1184 01:39:33,320 --> 01:39:34,639 for their world. 1185 01:39:35,920 --> 01:39:40,198 I'm scared of what could happen if this thing we're unleashing tomorrow doesn't stop this war... 1186 01:39:41,200 --> 01:39:42,792 and all others. 1187 01:39:46,120 --> 01:39:49,795 I feel better now, mom. I'll be all right. 1188 01:39:56,880 --> 01:40:01,908 - Sergeant. Did... did you just ask me something? - Well, yes sir. The name for the plane? 1189 01:40:05,400 --> 01:40:09,280 Oh, just um... just name it "Enola Gay." 1190 01:40:09,280 --> 01:40:14,752 "Enola Gay"? Is that someone's name, sir? Who is she, sir? One of your old girls? 1191 01:40:15,360 --> 01:40:18,352 Yeah, one of my old girls. 1192 01:40:53,640 --> 01:40:58,350 - Never even got off the runway. - 40,000 men and 300 planes on this island. 1193 01:40:58,720 --> 01:41:02,269 - What if that happens to us? - You'd make quite a mess of things around here. 1194 01:41:02,680 --> 01:41:06,116 It's not going to happen to us. We're taking off with the bomb unarmed. 1195 01:41:07,800 --> 01:41:09,870 CAPT Parsons will arm it once we're in flight. 1196 01:41:11,080 --> 01:41:12,877 This decision was made some time ago. 1197 01:41:14,120 --> 01:41:18,830 - Well, gentlemen. Good luck. - Thanks, GEN. All right fellas. 1198 01:41:32,720 --> 01:41:34,560 - PBS 8 - PBS 8 1199 01:41:34,560 --> 01:41:36,440 - Flaps 25° - Flaps 25° 1200 01:41:36,440 --> 01:41:37,998 - High RPM - High RPM 1201 01:41:38,520 --> 01:41:39,475 Checklist complete 1202 01:41:40,560 --> 01:41:42,790 The camera ships are taking off now, COL. 1203 01:41:54,160 --> 01:41:56,594 North Tinian Tower, this is Dimples 82, ready for takeoff. 1204 01:41:57,200 --> 01:41:59,430 Dimples 82, from North Tinian Tower. 1205 01:42:00,080 --> 01:42:04,039 - Clear for immediate takeoff on runway no.1. - Roger, Dimples 82. 1206 01:42:14,720 --> 01:42:16,597 - Okay, Duze? - All set, COL. 1207 01:43:12,120 --> 01:43:14,350 Looks like we're past the worst of the turbulence, CAPT. 1208 01:43:15,280 --> 01:43:16,349 Any time, now. 1209 01:43:17,920 --> 01:43:19,069 And good luck. 1210 01:44:18,080 --> 01:44:19,115 Circuit A. 1211 01:44:27,000 --> 01:44:28,115 unh... Circuit B. 1212 01:45:52,499 --> 01:45:54,137 Pilot to crew, give me your attention. 1213 01:45:55,019 --> 01:45:58,614 Up to this time you've only been told you what you needed to know to help accomplish this mission. 1214 01:45:59,259 --> 01:46:01,136 You're now entitled to know the rest of the story. 1215 01:46:03,059 --> 01:46:05,527 We're on our way to Japan to bomb one of four cities. 1216 01:46:06,019 --> 01:46:08,772 Niigata, Kokura, Hiroshima, or Nagasaki 1217 01:46:09,979 --> 01:46:12,739 Weather ships ahead of us are surveying conditions over those cities 1218 01:46:12,739 --> 01:46:16,368 and will relay that information to us as we approach the coast of Japan. 1219 01:46:18,539 --> 01:46:21,690 I know you're all wondering what that thing is back there in the bomb bay. 1220 01:46:22,339 --> 01:46:23,454 Well, I'll tell you. 1221 01:46:24,739 --> 01:46:26,377 It's an atomic bomb. 1222 01:46:30,859 --> 01:46:34,408 When we release it today, you're going to see the biggest explosion in history. 1223 01:46:35,499 --> 01:46:36,932 You've all been given dark goggles. 1224 01:46:37,419 --> 01:46:39,728 But I don't want anybody I looking in the direction of the flash. 1225 01:46:40,219 --> 01:46:42,210 Face away from it until we've made our turn. 1226 01:46:43,659 --> 01:46:45,377 We know we're going to be hit by a shock wave. 1227 01:46:46,059 --> 01:46:48,527 We don't know how hard. So stay on your toes. 1228 01:46:51,299 --> 01:46:52,618 We've come a long way, fellas. 1229 01:46:54,939 --> 01:46:57,373 Let's pray to God we finish the job right. 1230 01:46:59,019 --> 01:47:00,372 That's all. 1231 01:47:16,979 --> 01:47:18,697 Weather ships are coming in, sir. 1232 01:47:21,299 --> 01:47:23,767 Niigata, 8/10 cloud cover, hazy 1233 01:47:27,859 --> 01:47:29,895 Kokura, solid overcast 1234 01:47:31,499 --> 01:47:36,015 Nagasaki, broken clouds, rain, visibility poor 1235 01:47:39,379 --> 01:47:41,688 Hiroshima, clear, 1236 01:47:42,859 --> 01:47:44,338 visibility unlimited 1237 01:47:45,939 --> 01:47:48,578 It looks like Hiroshima draws the short straw, COL. 1238 01:47:50,659 --> 01:47:52,377 Pilot to navigator, did you hear that, Dutch? 1239 01:47:52,819 --> 01:47:54,411 Your primary target is Hiroshima. 1240 01:47:54,979 --> 01:47:56,571 I'll split it down the middle for you, Tibb. 1241 01:47:57,139 --> 01:48:00,848 - Tom, get a visual run if you can. - Visual bomb run, wilco. 1243 01:48:02,019 --> 01:48:03,975 - Let's take her up, Duze. - Okay skipper 1244 01:48:14,019 --> 01:48:17,136 Pilot to crew, we're approaching target area. 1245 01:48:17,979 --> 01:48:19,810 Check your equipment and get ready. 1246 01:48:42,659 --> 01:48:48,370 Navigator to pilot, we're over the IP and should hit the bomb release point at 09:15. 1247 01:48:55,739 --> 01:48:58,253 Tibbets to camera ships: three minutes. 1248 01:49:35,379 --> 01:49:38,337 - Tom, you see anything yet? - Negative 1249 01:49:43,539 --> 01:49:44,574 There it is! 1250 01:49:49,779 --> 01:49:51,929 - You've got it, Tom. - I got it. 1251 01:49:52,619 --> 01:49:54,735 Plunger away. Doors open. 1252 01:49:58,379 --> 01:50:01,098 All right everybody, get your dark goggles on. 1253 01:50:01,939 --> 01:50:03,292 Remember, don't look at the flash. 1254 01:50:03,779 --> 01:50:05,007 Get ready for the shock wave. 1255 01:50:05,739 --> 01:50:07,013 20 seconds 1256 01:50:10,619 --> 01:50:11,654 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 1257 01:50:16,859 --> 01:50:18,133 8, 7, 6, 5, 1258 01:50:20,699 --> 01:50:21,973 4, 3, 2, 1. 1259 01:51:16,259 --> 01:51:17,453 God! 1260 01:51:41,099 --> 01:51:43,374 Stand by! Here comes the shock wave. 1261 01:51:52,859 --> 01:51:55,453 - Everybody okay back there? - Everything okay back here, COL. 1262 01:51:55,739 --> 01:51:58,207 - Okay - Engines, okay 1263 01:52:18,739 --> 01:52:20,058 Take it for a while, Bob. 1264 01:52:22,619 --> 01:52:24,928 Pilot to radio operator. Take a strike report. 1265 01:52:26,379 --> 01:52:28,899 Results good 1266 01:52:44,899 --> 01:52:47,729 Results good 1267 01:53:16,219 --> 01:53:19,529 - When did you sleep last, COL Tibbets? - Oh, I got a little sleep last night. 1268 01:53:20,059 --> 01:53:22,175 - How long was the flight? - Approximately 14 hours 1269 01:53:22,539 --> 01:53:25,133 - How big was the bomb? - Sorry, no comment 1270 01:53:25,379 --> 01:53:27,176 - All right COL, we're ready for you on the air. - All right 1271 01:53:27,499 --> 01:53:28,568 Who knew about the project? 1272 01:53:29,619 --> 01:53:30,499 No comment 1273 01:53:30,499 --> 01:53:32,455 - Did you feel any heat from the flash? - No 1274 01:53:32,739 --> 01:53:34,934 COL Tibbets how do you feel personally about this bomb? 1275 01:53:35,739 --> 01:53:37,058 Sorry, no comment 1276 01:53:37,579 --> 01:53:38,728 Just a minute, COL. 1277 01:53:39,099 --> 01:53:42,296 I represent a news service that's read by 16 million Americans. 1278 01:53:42,619 --> 01:53:46,692 You've just dropped a bomb that's killed 80,000 people. My readers want to know how you feel about it. 1279 01:53:49,019 --> 01:53:50,532 How do they feel about it? 1280 01:53:56,419 --> 01:53:58,774 Lucy! Lucy! 1281 01:53:59,499 --> 01:54:02,659 Lucy! Lucy, turn on the radio! It's Paul! 1282 01:54:02,659 --> 01:54:06,698 He's on Guam. They just wiped out a Japanese city. It may end the war. 1283 01:54:09,419 --> 01:54:11,139 May we have some pictures, Mrs. Tibbets? 1284 01:54:11,139 --> 01:54:12,779 This is KWGA on Guam. 1285 01:54:12,779 --> 01:54:19,252 You've been listening to COL Paul W. Tibbets Jr. who has just made history by leading a mission which dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan. 1286 01:54:19,659 --> 01:54:21,859 Flying a B-29 named the "Enola Gay". 1287 01:54:21,859 --> 01:54:25,374 COL Tibbets and his crew of 9, landed at Tinian at 3:15 P.M. 1288 01:54:25,779 --> 01:54:29,852 where GEN Spots personally decorated COL Tibbets with the Distinguished Service Cross. 1289 01:54:30,139 --> 01:54:33,619 For further details, we return you to New York. Come in, New York. 1290 01:54:33,619 --> 01:54:35,819 - Did he tell you about the mission? - Did he tell you it was an atomic bomb? 1291 01:54:35,819 --> 01:54:40,259 - How do you feel about his getting the DSC? - Is there any truth to the rumor that you and the COL are splitting up, Mrs. Tibbets? 1292 01:54:40,259 --> 01:54:43,137 - Please, Mrs. Tibbets, just one picture. - One with the babies, please - Ad nauseam 1293 01:55:02,419 --> 01:55:03,772 Paul... 1294 01:55:04,779 --> 01:55:05,894 Paul 118492

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