| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N91329 |
| Other Marks: | 137 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 13681 |
| Aircraft Name: | Fertile Myrtle |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KOAK IATA: OAK Local: OAK Other: - |
| Photo Date: | November 1969 |
| Photo by: | William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins) |
| Photo ID: | 569654 |
| Photo Comment |
|---|
|
This is the former NACA 137, which was the in-flight launch aircraft for the Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket. Note the Skyrocket launch record board on the nose. Originally delivered to the USAAF in 1945 as 45-21787, then transferred to the US Navy as 84029 in 1947 before joining NACA circa 1949. Withdrawn from use in August 1959 and stored at Davis-Monthan. Acquired by the American Air Museum Society in early 1969, and restored to flying condition at Tucson. Seen here shortly after its ferry flight from Tucson to Oakland, where restoration would continue. First post-restoration flight took place on 27 April 1978. This photo is copyright © William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins), and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 May 2023, and has since been viewed 214 times. |