One year ago this week, the B-29 Superfortress endearingly known as Doc took flight for the first time in 60 years. Doc has since been cleared to fly around the country for a triumphant tour to show off the amazing restoration job completed by Doc’s Friends, and next week the glorious B-29 will attend its first EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh. It will undoubtedly be one of the biggest highlights for most aviation enthusiasts.
Doc is Getting a Huge New Home in Wichita
Key Takeaways:
- The B-29 Superfortress "Doc" is getting a new 28,000 sq. ft. home at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport, with groundbreaking set for September and a public opening in a year.
- Doc's Friends has raised approximately $4.5 million for the hangar, which will house the aircraft and a STEM-related education center.
- The facility aims to leverage Doc's scientific and technological marvels as a platform to teach STEM concepts to students and civic groups.
- A Kickstarter campaign has been launched to raise the remaining $2 million needed to complete the project, offering various contribution levels.
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