The Hit On Germany

Riddle: A rogue pilot was about to bomb Germany! The commad was given, the hatch was opened and the bomb was released. Why didn't it ever hit the ground?

Answer: The plane was flying upside down! Source: https://www.riddles.com/2116

A rogue pilot was about to bomb Germany! The commad was given, the hatch was opened and the bomb was released.
Why didn't it ever hit the ground? — The Hit on Germany by Rachelle Vandiver Riddle