Doc Is One particular Of Only Two B-29 Superfortresses Even now Flying
The B-29 Doc tour arranging staff has declared the addition of the Arkansas Air & Navy Museum at Drake Discipline in Fayetteville to the historic warbird’s 2021 tour timetable.
Doc, 1 of only two B-29 Superfortresses still flying, will arrive at the Arkansas Air & Armed forces Museum Thursday, April 15, and will be on static show Friday, April 16, via Sunday, April 18. B-29 Doc Flight Knowledge rides will be obtainable Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18.
“We are thrilled to welcome B-29 Doc back to northwest Arkansas for a 2nd time,” stated Laci Shuffield, Arkansas Air & Army Museum executive director. “Having a B-29 on the ramp at Drake Discipline, in addition to the availability of our unique museum artifacts, will make for a 1-of-a-variety springtime practical experience for aviation and warbird supporters through the Fayetteville spot.”
The museum will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the occasion, which incorporates access to the museum, as nicely as the plane ramp and cockpit tours, is $30 for a loved ones, $15 for older people and $10 for youngsters 12 and under. All proceeds will reward B-29 Doc as well as the Arkansas Air & Navy Museum.
“Visiting the Arkansas Air & Navy Museum and Drake Field with B-29 Doc is a unique encounter and tour end for us,” mentioned Josh Wells, B-29 Doc general manager and govt director.
“The museum’s hangar at Drake Discipline signifies a remaining piece of Environment War II heritage that was house to a pilot instruction depot for the U.S. Military Air Forces. Bringing the B-29 to Drake Discipline will help to further more explain to the tale of our nation’s heroes from the Finest Generation, and those who are serving our nation to defend freedom right now.”
Rides are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 17 and 18. Floor and flight deck excursions for B-29 Doc will be offered subsequent the trip flight operations, at around midday on each days.
