[Diamondback]

Just got a note about this from AOPA--Doc, which has a very good chance at giving the world a second flyable B-29, is one fundraiser away from being fully capitalized for the road back to the skies.

They're already fully funded as far as having pledges toward goal, and I know there's no love lost between most of us and the Leftards at Kickstarter (I'm surprised they let this one stand, actually) but this one might be worth a check-out.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1344227353/make-history-fly-send-b-29-doc-through-flight-test

 

[Charlie Petty]

Some years ago the other B-29 was in CLT . Was going down the main drag and heard those four big radials... even though I never saw one live before the sound was unmistakeable. Was able to pull over and jump out of the car as she passed over about 2000' right over my head.

AWESOME

 

[Skeptic49]

I was amazed by how small the B-29 was. The 747 changed my perspective forever.
Geoff
Who needs a trip to Pensacola Navy Aviation Museum to start his retirement.

 

[csmkersh]

Hope they get the restoration of the B29 underway soon.

A Russian bomber that never went to war.

 

[TommyGunn]

......
A Russian bomber that never went to war.

I cannot imagine why. Would someone explain? :cryinlaugh::neer:oke:oke:

:sm_angel:​

 

[Diamondback]

I hate to say it but that's a Photoshop--those look like Iowa-class main barbettes.

Kalinin K-7, which the Commie-lovers at Truth or Fiction still claim larger than a B-52 even after I gave them primary-source citations that all said Advantage BUFF.

Actually, Doc's already done engine-tests, now that they're funded it's just a matter of waiting through the winter for warm weather--the engine oil needs to be at at least 50 degrees for start-up.

 

[Javlin]

I have been passively watching her restoration here http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=50246&start=360
If I am not mistaken I think Snake frequents the place too.