B-29 ‘Doc’ to Return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

One of only two airworthy Superfortresses in the world will take center stage at Boeing Plaza in July.

Meg Godlewski

Monday, May 04, 2026 at 02:51 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

The well-known B-29 'Doc' [Credit: Brett Schauf/Visual Media Group]

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"Doc," one of only two airworthy Boeing B-29 Superfortresses globally, will be a prominent feature at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July, offering both static display and flight experiences.
Built in 1945 during WWII and named as part of a "Snow White" squadron, the aircraft was retired in 1956 and spent decades as a target practice hulk.
Its remarkable return to flight in 2000 followed a massive 16-year restoration effort by volunteers, accumulating over 450,000 hours of work.
Now operated by Doc's Friends Inc., a nonprofit, "Doc" serves as a flying educational exhibit, traveling the country and offering flight experiences to the public.

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Doc, one of two airworthy Boeing B-29 Superfortresses left in the world, will be part of the scene at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July.

“As AirVenture is the world’s largest annual gathering of warbirds, we’re very happy to be welcoming the B-29 Doc back to Oshkosh,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, and coordinator of AirVenture features and attractions, in a statement. “This B-29 is always a big favorite on Boeing Plaza when it appears in Oshkosh, especially as it is one of only two flying examples in the world of the legendary aircraft.”