The B-29s 'FIFI' (front) and 'Doc' taxi for takeoff during an afternoon air show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. [Credit: EAA photo/ Craig VanderKolk]
Key Takeaways:
The world's only two airworthy Boeing B-29 Superfortresses, Doc and FIFI, are both scheduled to attend EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this summer (July 21-27).
This rare gathering is highlighted as an "only at Oshkosh" moment, allowing attendees to see both iconic World War II bombers on display.
FIFI will be on display July 21-23, and Doc from July 24-27, with both aircraft also offering flight experiences from Appleton International Airport.
There are just two airworthy Boeing B-29s left in the world, and this summer they will both be at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Superfortresses Doc and FIFI are set to attend the annual fly-in July 21-27. Last year, the pair made the trek to Oshkosh and were surrounded by admirers who wanted to get up close to the giant bombers that helped end World War II.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
