AboutTom Expertise While it is a huge topic, I am well-versed in World War II generally. There is a huge wealth of information available on the internet, HOWEVER, one has to know the trash from the gems. Many sites which are not obviously credible (govt, university, and museum sites, for ex.), provide erroneous information (intentionally or otherwise).
Experience BA in history, and been reading and studying WW2 as my 'hobby' for 30 years. Regular contributor to several online forums in military history, WW2, and related areas and topics.
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Education/Credentials BA, History (Secondary Education), with minor in Geography
US Army Engineer Officer (Officer Basic and Advanced Courses)
Question Hi I’m researching the Enola Gay and I read that she was named after a heroine in a novel her father liked. I tried to find out the novel but all I could find on the internet was kiddie books and Waterworld. Do you know the title of the novel?
Thanks
Answer I believe you are mistaken. Enola Gay was Col. Tibbets' mother. It is on display at the National Air and Space Museum outside Washington, DC. If you search for that museum on web, I would bet the plane's history is there, and could probably answer this in a matter of minutes. I have to go to work, and can't do it myself just yet.
Ping me if you need more, or submit a new question and i'll get it.
