The Motts Military Museum is honored to have General Paul W. Tibbets, (the pilot of the Enola Gay, the B29 Bomber that dropped the first Atomic Bomb), as a member of our Advisory Board. He is a loyal supporter of the museum and has been very kind to help us with fund raising events.

On March 3, 2001, General Paul Tibbets was present at the museum for the unveiling of the first oil painting ever done of him. The painting was done by Sharon K. Visintine, of Columbus, Ohio and she donated it to the museum. He is painted in full dress uniform with all of his awards and decorations in place. No other image of the General exists with all of these awards and decorations applied.

In order for the painting to be accurate it was important to show the proper awards and decorations on his uniform. With the help of the General's DD214 and the Air Force History Branch of the Pentagon, Washington DC, this was accomplished. The Awards and Decorations were obtained by; 2Lt. Troy Shuffstall, M/Sgt. Dale Paul and M/Sgt. Don Porter and were donated to the Museum by the Officers Association, 121st Air Refueling Wing, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Groveport, Ohio.

Command Pilot-Wings

Distinguished Flying Cross With One Oak Leaf Cluster

Distinguished Service Cross

Purple Heart

Air Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

Distinguished Unit Award

American Defense Service Medal

American Campaign Medal

Europe-Africa-Middle East-Campaign Medal with Three Battle Stars

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Two Battle Stars

World War II Victory Medal

National Defense Service Medal with One Battle Star

Air Force Longevity Service Award with One Silver Loop

Joint Staff ID Badge