For the first time in 60 years, the B-29 Superfortress named Doc, which has been in restoration in Wichita, Kansas, for many years, took flight once again. There were emotional tears in the crowds of Doc’s Friends volunteers and supporters who watched the massive, shiny all-aluminum World War II bomber lift off from McConnell Air Force Base early Sunday morning.
B-29 Doc Takes Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The B-29 Superfortress "Doc" completed its first flight in 60 years after an extensive restoration effort in Wichita, Kansas.
- Despite an engine light cutting the flight short, the crew reported it as an "overall successful first flight" with no major issues.
- "Doc" is now only the second flying B-29 Superfortress in the world, a testament to years of work by "Doc's Friends" volunteers who salvaged and restored the aircraft.
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