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How Much Did It Cost The Military To Build The B-29 Superfortress? (And Why Was It So Expensive?)
To produce all 3,943 B-29 Superfortresses, it cost $3.7 billion, which comes out to $930,000 per bomber. Adjusted for ...
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The B-29 Superfortress Bomber Changed History Forever
Summary and Key Points: The Boeing B-29 Superfortress, America's most advanced bomber during WWII, revolutionized aerial warfare with groundbreaking technology like pressurized cabins and analog ...
Historic 'B-29 DOC' lands in Goodyear, public invited to come see it
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — A piece of history can be seen in Goodyear for the next few days. The B-29 DOC is one of only two remaining ...
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Restored World War II-era bomber arrives at the Palm Springs Air Museum for six-day visit
A restored B-29 Superfortress, known as Doc, is visiting Palm Springs. Doc is one of just two airworthy Superfortresses in ...
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Lockheed Constellation that was Gen. MacArthur’s personal transport returning to EAA AirVenture
The Lockheed Constellation, "Bataan," will be displayed at the EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport from July 21-27.
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Meet “Doc,” One of Only Two Flying B-29s in the World
On July 17, Doc, a restored Boeing B-29, took off from McConnell Air Force ... The idea of a second, Ohio-based Superfortress to galvanize crowds hounded Mazzolini. “I have a love affair with ...
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Lockheed Constellation that was Gen. MacArthur’s personal transport returning to EAA AirVenture
"Bataan" is one of many rare aircrafts scheduled to be featured at Boeing Plaza during the event ... s only two flying examples of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. Both airplanes will spend time ...