Aircraft Photo of N69972 / 469972 | Boeing B-29A Superfortress | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #14051
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N69972
Alternate Serial:469972
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):10814
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Doc
Location
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman RegionalMap
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KOSH   IATA: OSH   Local: OSH   Other: -
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017
 
Photo Date:28 July 2017
Photo by:Gary Vincent
Photo ID: 14051
Photo Comment

Operational with the US Air Force between March 1945 and March 1956, Doc was placed at the China Lake Weapons Range as a target from 1956. Moved in 1998 to the United States Aviation Museum, Inyokern, CA that was established by Mr. Tony Mazzolini to save the B-29, Boeing stepped in to help with restoration in 2000. The bomber was moved to Wichita, KS where it has been rebuilt to like new condition.

This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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