US Navy Capt. William S. Parsons describes the World War II atomic bombing of Hiroshima

Captain Parsons recounts his experience as the scientific head of the atomic bomb project. He describes the journey from takeoff to the bombing of Hiroshima, highlighting the favorable weather and precise execution of the mission. The narrative includes the initial photographing session, the flight's progress, and the successful release of the bomb at the designated time.

What was Captain Parsons' role in the atomic bomb project?

• Bombardier

• Scientific head of the project

• Pilot of the aircraft

• Navigator of the mission

At what time did the mission take off?

• 5:00 AM

• 4:00 AM

• 3:00 AM

• 2:00 AM

How did the crew feel about the weather during their journey?

• It was stormy and challenging

• It was foggy and unclear

• It was too hot and humid

• It improved and seemed lucky

What was the navigator's achievement during the mission?

• Missed the target completely

• Identified the wrong target

• Failed to locate the target

• Hit the target right on the button

What was the outcome of the bomb release?

• It was released late

• It exploded prematurely

• It was released at the designated hour

• It failed to explode