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 set to receive a new 28,000 sq. ft. hangar at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport, which will also include a STEM-related education center.
- Groundbreaking for the new facility is expected in September, with the aim to use Doc as a platform to teach science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Doc's Friends has raised $4.5 million towards the project and is seeking the remaining $2 million through a Kickstarter campaign.
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