about the book
In 1941 Charlie Sweeney left his home in Quincy, Massachusetts with dreams of flying -- any plane would do -- when he reported to duty in Alabama as an Army Air Corps cadet. Little did he know that Japan would soon destroy Pearl Harbor and his flying acumen would change the course of history.
In August of 1945 Charlie Sweeney flew the B-29 Superfortress -- the most sophisticated bomber in the world -- that would drop the bomb on Nagasaki. He would distinguish himself as the only pilot in history to fly both atomic missions. These missions would seal Japan's fate and bring victory to America and an end to World War II. Major Sweeney would be awarded the Silver Star, the third highest decoration by the Armed Forces, for valor and gallantry in combat against an enemy of the United States. He would be hailed for his bravery, his patriotism, and his skill as an astute aviator under tremendous pressure.
Charlie Sweeney was 25 years old. This is his story.
“A splendid book… a gripping account of one of history’s greatest events.”
— Stephen E. Ambrose, New York Times Bestselling author of D-Day and Band of Brothers
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Sweeney in front of B-29 Superfortress on Tinian Island, Japan 1945.