Aircraft Photo of 44-69716 / 0-469716 | Boeing KB-29P Superfortress | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #394404
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:44-69716
Alternate Serial:0-469716
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing KB-29P Superfortress
C/n (msn):10548
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:420 ARS
Location
City / Airport:EdinburghMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGPH   IATA: EDI   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Battle of Britain at Home day Turnhouse 1958
 
Photo Date:20 September 1958
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)
Photo ID: 394404
Photo Comment

Took part in the closing months of World War II with the 62nd Bomb Squadron at Guam and named Timely Reminder. Reportedly scrapped at Robins AFB in 1954, but clearly that is not the case. [By coincidence this and the RAF Comet behind both have serials ending in 716.]

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