Paul Tibbets
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Summary
Paul Tibbets was born on February 23, 1915[1], in Quincy[2]. He died on November 1, 2007[3], in Columbus[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], aircraft pilot[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,637 views/month, #6,222 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Educated at: University of Florida[10], University of Cincinnati[11], Western Military Academy[12]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[13], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], Purple Heart[15], Air Medal[16], National Aviation Hall of Fame[17], Distinguished Service Cross[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[20], United States Army Air Corps[21], United States Army Air Forces[22], United States Army[23]
- Commons category: Paul Tibbets[24]
- Military, police or special rank: brigadier general[25], soldier[26]
- Cause of death: heart failure[27]
- Residence: Columbus[28], Quincy[29], Florida[30]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 509th Composite Group[31]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[32], atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki[33]
- Family name: Tibbets[34]
- Given name: Paul[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Paul Tibbets[36]
- Commons gallery: Paul Tibbets[37]
- Relative: Paul W. Tibbets IV[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Participant in: atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Present in work: Hiroshima[42]
- Name in native language: Paul Warfield Tibbets, Jr[43]
- Start of work period: 1937[44]
- End of work period: 1966[45]
- Member of the crew of: Enola Gay[46]
Why It Matters
Paul Tibbets has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Paul Tibbets born?
Paul Tibbets's place of birth was Quincy[2].
Where did Paul Tibbets die?
Paul Tibbets passed away in Columbus[4].
What did Paul Tibbets do for work?
Paul Tibbets worked as a military officer[5], aircraft pilot[6], and military personnel[7].
Where did Paul Tibbets go to school?
Paul Tibbets was educated at University of Florida[10], University of Cincinnati[11], and Western Military Academy[12].
What awards did Paul Tibbets receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[13], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], Purple Heart[15], and Air Medal[16].