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Re: B-29s Doc and FiFi

Posted by Mike Henniger on Mon Nov 11, 2002 07:39:54 AM

In reply top B-29s Doc and FiFi posted by Chuck on Fri Nov 08, 2002 04:27:11 PM

Here is what I have on "Mission Inn"...

Model: Boeing B-29A-40-BN Superfortress
S/N: 44-61669 USAAF
C/N: 11146
Owner: March Field Museum
Codes: "Mission Inn", "E"
History: B-29A-40-BN 44-1669 USAAF TOS (1945/5/5), converted SR-29A, transferred as TB-29A _____ USN, stored at NAS China Lake (1960 to 1975), to USAF Museum ownership (1974), loaned to Yesterdays Air Force/David Tallichet (1974), N3299F, loaned to March Field Museum (1981/8/5)
Notes: Marked with a circle-E, that in WWII would have belonged to the 504th BG. The name "Mission Inn" referes to a 22nd Bomb Wing Superfortress that served in the Korean War. It is planned to restore the aircraft to it's original WWII markings "Flagship 500", 500th BG, 883rd BS, Z, #49 since 44-61669 flew 11 missions during the war.

Regards,

Mike

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