Air Force Museum (part 4)

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Matt Todd

Staring History in the Face

I know there is still plenty controversy about the necessity of the use of atomic bombs at the end of World War II. Regardless of one’s level of support (or disapproval) of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, you cannot deny that the use of these weapons was a pivotal moment in history. Yes, WW II ended after the dropping of the second bomb. And yes, there was a long-lasting devastation as a result of these bombings. But in a larger context, it marked the advent of the nuclear age and the subsequent ‘arms race.’ Add to the fact that the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are the only times atomic bombs have been used in combat. Yes, the planes that were used to drop those bombs truly are pieces of history.

The Bocks Car, the plane that dropped the second bomb, is on display at the Air Force Museum. You can’t help but reflect on everything that led up to the decision to drop the bomb as you look at this large plane. And it’s definitely a large plane. It’s huge! The plane design certainly lives up to its billing: Superfortress.

The display reads, Bockscar: The Aircraft that Ended WWII

I tried to get close enough to the sign that intersted parties could read it…

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Howdy. I'm Matt. My wife, Christy, and I have four kids and two dogs, I'm passionate about orphan care. I'm a die-hard fan of the Evansville Aces, the Indiana Hoosiers, and Star Wars. I'm trying to live life by the Todd family motto: "It behooves us to live!"