B-29 "Fifi" Prepares for Flight
Didn't see this mentioned before...
On Memorial Day, the Commemorative Air Force moved their B-29 "Fifi" out of the hangar in Midland, TX, and started all four engines, the first time they have had all four running simultaneously since she was grounded in 2006. They have a target date of June 29 for her return to flight. They hope to tour briefly over the summer, then fly her during their "Airsho" event in October. Hope to see her back at FRG one day soon.
More info and video here:
http://www.cafb29b24.org/
Re: B-29 "Fifi" Prepares for Flight
I am very happy to hear she will be flying again. I hope to see her again soon!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/..._VYbz3-L-4.jpg
One well kept aircraft! And one hell of a good day, right Phil?
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/..._WzbS3-L-4.jpg
Re: B-29 "Fifi" Prepares for Flight
Its been grounded previously; can't be easy to keep it going. Although I heard there was yet another B-29 that *might* make it back into the air - we'll see. But at any rate I was very surprised when it came to FRG back in 2004 -
Tom