Boeing B-29 Superfortress

24 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Historic Boeing B-29 Superfortress in USCG and WWII-era colors banks steeply against dramatic smoky clouds—a rare sight for aviation fans.

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Aircraft

B-29 Superfortress B29

US Coast Guard (USCG) with WWII-era USAAF markings

Airline

United States Coast Guard (historical/reproduction)

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

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Aviation History

The B-29 Superfortress is a legendary World War II bomber famous for its role in the Pacific theater, including the atomic bomb missions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Less common are restored flying examples today, some in alternate, non-combat-inspired markings such as the US Coast Guard scheme seen here.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare in airworthy condition—fewer than 3 B-29s currently fly worldwide.

Record Flights

B-29s flew the longest bombing missions of WWII, including nonstop transpacific missions; they set range and flight endurance records of their time.

Safety & Events

Numerous notable B-29s, most famously Enola Gay and Bockscar, played crucial roles in ending WWII. Surviving B-29s are prized airshow aircraft, with some notable restorations like \'FIFI\' and \'Doc\'.

Future Outlook

Likely preserved/restored for airshow and heritage operations as a historic warbird; potential museum display in the future.

Specifications

Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone radial engines

Engine

43.1 m

Wingspan

30.2 m

Length

5,230 km

Range

354 km/h

Speed

up to 11 crew, or equivalent bomb/cargo payload

Capacity

61,235 kg

MTOW

8.5 m

Height

(N/A: piston engine; power: 2,200 hp each)

Thrust

(not rated by modern ICAO standards; typically very loud WWII-era radial engines)

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