Of the nearly 4,000 B-29 bombers produced, just two are still in the air. Aviation photojournalist Mike Killian flew on FiFi, ...
In August of 1945, B-29s dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, effectively ending WWII in the Pacific theatre.
The world's only two airworthy Boeing B-29 Superfortresses, "Doc" and "FIFI," will both attend EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from July 21-27. This rare gathering is highlighted as an "only at ...
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress could rightfully be described as the aircraft that ended the Second World War. It remains the only bomber to drop atomic bombs in wartime. The B-29 was designed in 1940 ...
When it comes to the military aircraft that have shaped world history, there may be no single airplane model with a greater impact than the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. The B-29 didn't just push the ...
Sitting in the cockpit of that old bomber brought to life memories of my father and his tales of military service. Maybe she was waiting for me, I don’t know — but she was the reason I went. It was ...
WICHITA — The B-29 Superfortress called “Doc” triumphantly flew for the first time since 1956 on July 17 following a 16-year restoration project here and more than 350,000 hr. of volunteer work. The ...
Production numbers matter because the Boeing B-29 Superfortress was one of the most advanced defense projects ever undertaken. The scale of its development exceeded that of the atomic bombs it was ...
People look at the B-29 FIFI during the Dallas Aviation Discovery Fest, which is this year's incarnation of the Wings Over Dallas event held in previous years, at the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation ...
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The AirPower History Tour has arrived at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, offering visitors a chance to experience World War II aviation history. The event features authentic World ...
This event will take you back in time to see vintage aircraft and vehicles up close. Legendary aircraft on display include the B-29 FIFI, B-24 Diamond Lil, F6F Hellcat Minsi III, A6M3 Zero, AT-6 Nella ...