Met A Legend Today - B-29 Super Fortress "Doc"

"promoted by the color red" (whenindoubtflatout) 10/09/2019 at 22:32 • Filed to: aircraft, b-29, superfortress, USA, Doc

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A “SUPERFORTRESS” in every sense of the word. I felt safe just standing next to it. And yes, I reached up and brushed my fingers up against the aluminum skin.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > promoted by the color red 10/09/2019 at 22:44

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They are amazing machines, arent they? A few years ago my dad and I got to go for a ride in Fifi, the only other flying Superfortess. My grandfather was a B -29 flight instructor during the war. It was a really special experience. 

WilliamsSW > promoted by the color red 10/09/2019 at 22:49

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It’s stunning. And there are whole bunch of great people that got it flying ( and keep it flying).

Did you go in?

promoted by the color red > Snuze: Needs another Swede 10/09/2019 at 22:50

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Wow, I am incredibly jealous! I had neither the time nor funds for a ride, but I was just happy being in its presence.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > promoted by the color red 10/10/2019 at 00:15

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Hey, it’s my plane!

promoted by the color red > WilliamsSW 10/10/2019 at 09:44

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Unfortunately I got there after tours ended. Maybe this is the excuse I need to see it in Kansas. 

Velociraptor > Snuze: Needs another Swede 10/10/2019 at 10:15

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Doc became Airworthy in 2017. There are now 2 flying

Fritz Groszkruger > promoted by the color red 10/10/2019 at 14:08

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Read about the XB-29. Interesting take on an alternative engine idea.

WilliamsSW > promoted by the color red 10/10/2019 at 22:29

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It’s pretty cool - I’ve done it twice at Oshkosh. It was $ 20. A ride would be awesome though it’s big $$.

Clown Shoe Pilot > Velociraptor 10/11/2019 at 00:21

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A friend of mine is one of the folks that helps maintain and  sometimes flies FIFI