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Grandson of Enola Gay pilot flies refurbished B-29
Wichita’s beloved B-29 Superfortress, Doc, took to the skies yet again June 9, 2017, from McConnell Air Force Base, this time with an added aspect of historical significance and Air Force heritage.
Sitting in the co-pilot seat was Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, the 509th Bomb Wing commander. Taking control of the aircraft means he has now flown the only two currently operational B-29s, Doc and Fifi.
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6/12
2017
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Restored B-29 Superfortress flies for first time in 60 years
One-by-one, the four propeller engines start up. Thump, thump, thump. Clouds of snow white smoke blow out of the vents on each engine. Thump, thump, thump. The propellers spin; becoming a blur of motion. Thump, thump, thump. The B-29 Superfortress, also known as Doc, speeds down McConnell’s runway. Thump, thump, thump. Doc has left the ground.
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7/17
2016
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