B-29 restoration to fly in Connecticut?

Woodsy Airfield · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:21 am

Just a bit of B-29 info that I am tossing out there. A sealed Bid issued by the DOD offering scrap metals was issued January 5, 1977 and it had for sale a B-29 mid section. I requested and received 3 pictures - now badly faded - of a mid fuselage with a cutoff wing stub, the section looks to be near 50' long. The pic shows other scrap metals with it, but can't make out what. The 10,000 pound lot was sold for 2 cents a pound and was purchased by a company called Andersen Fabricating, 100 Johnston Terrace, New York, NY 10309. I image this company may not be in business any more, but what happened to the fuselage might be an interesting look into. By the way, this company bought other type metals which points the finger to a big scrap operation.

Leon

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:50 am

They did a fine job on this Superfort plus they put it undercover!

Nathan · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:00 am

yep it seems the majority of B-29's are sitting outside.

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:47 am

Nathan, The ones I can think of that are on inside display are: "Enola Gay", "Bocks Car", "Jacks Hack", "Peachy" in Colorado and "Sentimental Journey" at Pima. The Museum of Flight's B-29 and "Doc" are both in storage undercover as well. Did I miss any? Oh yes, "FiFi"!!!

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:49 am

Just thought of another one inside, the B-29 at the Strategic Air & Space Museum in Nebraska so actually when you actually take an inventory, quite a few are inside which as we all know is a good thing.

Pogmusic · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:31 pm

I believe the B-29B at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robbins is inside as well.

Django · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:40 pm

Definitely one of my favorite B-29 restorations. It looks magnificent.

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:05 pm

Yes, I forgot the Museum of Aviation and if you want to count the ones overseas, the B-29 at Duxford is also inside.

richkolasa · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 3:23 pm

Jerry O'Neill wrote:

Rich;
Were you able to get a look inside "Jack's Hack" during your visit?
It's pretty fabulous inside.
Jerry

No, they were a bit short staffed so the "behind the scenes" time was limited. Would love to check that out on a future visit.

Rich

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:03 pm

Rich, great pics. I am trying to go there next spring to see it. I also want to see battleship cove while up in that part of the country.

Ken · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:48 pm

Maybe it's me - I can't seem to successfully search for any old threads - it's tells me there is no such thing as "B-29". Anyway, I participated in another thread that included interior photos ..... all you gotta do is find 'em.

Django · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:49 pm

Ken, it's darn near impossible with the current state of the search engine.

APG85 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 6:58 pm

Wouldn't it be neat if the museum web sites would post interior/exterior detailed pic's of their planes?

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:17 pm

[quote="APG85"]Wouldn't it be neat if the museum web sites would post interior/exterior detailed pic's of their planes?[/quote]
I'll second that.

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:20 pm

I hate to sound like a broken record, but the NMUSAF is doing that now. Check out their site and airplane you want to see and then click the view all pics. They are going through and updateing everything right now.

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