The B-29 Superfortress was an important US heavy bomber introduced in 1944 that played a major role in the later stages of World War II. It had several variants, including prototypes (XB-29 and YB ...

As part of AirPower History Tour of the Commemorative Air Force, the local event will offer tours of the aircraft and ...

As a four-engine bomber, it offered greater payload capacity ... Eventually replaced by the B-29 Stratofortress, the B-17 remains a symbol of innovation and bravery. Unveiling the Flying Fortress ...

The Boeing B-50 Superfortress was a pivotal post-World War II U.S. bomber developed as an upgrade to the B-29. First flown in 1947, the B-50 featured more powerful Pratt & Whitney engines and design ...

The B-17 and B-24 were the US's most produced aircraft of WWII, each enjoying certain advantages over the other.

Residents of a western Tokyo city applauded when seeing a U.S. B-29 bomber engulfed in flames in the air near the end of World War II. After the aircraft crashed, however, they recovered the ...

Tom Pescha and Tony Mazzolini will present a program on the restoration of “Doc,” a B-29 bomber. Lunch is $20 and reservations must be made by noon on Aug. 30. Gluten-free and vegetarian meals ...

Following Labor Day weekend, the Texas Air and Space Museum welcomes the B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” as part of the AirPower History Tour of the Commemorative Air Force. The bomber will be ...