Boeing B-29 Superfortress

Boeing B-29 Superfortress - USA

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The B-29 Superfortress was designed by Boeing and flown primarily by the United States Air Forces in late-World War II and through the Korean War. It was one of the largest aircraft to see service during World War II and a very advanced bomber for its time. It included features such as a pressurized cabin, an electronic fire-control system, and remote-controlled machine-gun turrets. The name "Superfortress" was derived from that of its well-known predecessor, the B-17 Flying Fortress. More...

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	Boeing B-29 Superfortress - USA
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The B-29 Superfortress was designed by Boeing and flown primarily by the United States Air Forces in late-World War II and through the Korean War. It was one of the largest aircraft to see service during World War II and a very advanced bomber for its time. It included features such as a pressurized cabin, an electronic fire-control system, and remote-controlled machine-gun turrets. The name "Superfortress" was derived from that of its well-known predecessor, the B-17 Flying Fortress. More...
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© The Aviation History On-line Museum All rights reserved. Updated April 16, 2012.