| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 44-86292 |
| Military Code: | 82 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Licence-built by: | Martin |
| C/n (msn): | [ 44-86292 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 509 CG |
| Aircraft Name: | Enola Gay |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Tinian Island - North Tinian (closed) |
| Country: | Northern Mariana Islands |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | July 1945 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 495363 |
| Photo Comment |
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Enola Gay with is original circle arrow tail marking used by the 509th, the atomic bomb unit. This was changed soon after arriving at Tinian to circle R to disguise the unit among other B-29 squadrons. Enola Gay wore the circle R tail markings when it dropped the bomb on Hiroshima. There was no serial displayed on the fin with either markings. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland This photo was added on 12 September 2022, and has since been viewed 1308 times. |