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 B-29 Superfortresses in the world, is scheduled to appear at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in July for display and flight experiences.
Originally built in 1945 as a technologically advanced heavy bomber for WWII, "Doc" was retired in 1956 and later rescued from target practice for a remarkable 16-year restoration by volunteers.
Now owned and operated by the nonprofit Doc's Friends Inc., the aircraft travels the country for educational outreach and offers public flight opportunities.

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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.”