In short, a B-29 offered a reasonably comfortable working condition that let crew operate at a higher level for a longer time. B-29 development started before the war because it was clear …

A B-29 was the first Airfix plane kit I ever made and the silver Humbrol paint I used looked like mercury. Don’t know if it’s just the atomic bomb link, but they always seemed special.

Mar 20, 2024 · The great Airfix 1/72 Boeing B-29 Superfortress. This is a 1960s built model that I overhauled - fixing broken props, landing gear, used Future on the canopy, new old stock …

Nov 30, 2023 · USAAF Boeing B-29 Superfortress #42-6347 “King Size” and her crew at Piardoba Airfield, India. 1944. “King Size” was one of the 47 B-29s that completed the first combat …

Jan 29, 2022 · Source including Missing Air Crew Report Boeing B-29 Superfortress heavy bomber 42-63418 "JUMBO - KING OF THE SHOW" was one of 97 aircraft of the 73rd Bomb …

Jul 13, 2014 · I found Boeing B-29 Superfortress T-square Restoration Projects List which talks about the glass and armor in the tail turret. It mentions 3-inch armor glass in the turret, and …

Jan 20, 2024 · BOTH Atomic bombs were dropped by a Boeing B - 29 Superfortress Bomber. "Little Boy" was however WAY too small and there are many ppl who made it and "Fat Man" in …

Oct 10, 2023 · After working on another plane for an assignment, I decided to work on recreating the Boeing B-29 to test my skills

May 23, 2023 · Boeing B-29 Superfortress 42-63395 written off after landing heavily due to poor crew visibility in China on December 7th 1944

May 26, 2022 · Yes, the B-29 had a max payload of 20,000 lbs, compared to the F-35's 18,000. The F-15E can do up to 23,000 lbs. You'd probably never have any of them loaded with that …