After decades of being homeless, the recently restored B-29 Superfortress named Doc has been given a place to call home. The Wichita city council gave the go ahead for a 40-year lease for the B-29 Doc Hangar and Education Center. Construction on the new 32,000-square-foot facility will soon begin at the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) in Wichita, Kansas.
B-29 Doc Secures a New Home
Key Takeaways:
- The B-29 Superfortress "Doc" has been granted a 40-year lease by the Wichita city council for its new 32,000-square-foot Hangar and Education Center at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.
- This facility aims to provide the public with a unique opportunity to visit, learn, and experience the historic B-29 in Wichita, where it was originally built and restored.
- With an estimated cost of $6.5 million, construction is expected to be completed within a year, supported by initial funding from Sedgwick County, though ongoing fundraising efforts are still required for the facility's completion, operation, and maintenance.
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