Classic Aviation

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Showing posts with label superfortress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label superfortress. Show all posts

Friday, 17 September 2010

"Fifi" Returns to the air

The world's only airworthy B-29 Superfortress returned to the skies on 5th August 2010. Having been grounded for the last six years owing to engine trouble; "Fifi" now has composite engines from various sources.

Thursday, 1 July 2010

B-29 nearing flying status

The world's only airworthy B-29 Superfortress has under-gone complete engine tests after all four of it's engines were custom made. "Fifi" has not been seen in the air for many years due to complicated and persistent engine failure