FIFI TO FLY

[bluehawk15]

This was taken from the President's Blog on the Commemorative Air Force website, dated
1 AUG 10:

"FIFI received its final LOA, clearing it to begin flight testing this week, which was a perfect lead in to the Press Conference announcing the The RED, WHITE AND LOUD Tour - starring Aaron Tippin and CAF's B-29 FIFI. The coverage that we have received and the buzz in the aviation AND Country Music industry has been spectacular. Aaron and I had several very productive meetings with potential sponsors and we are hopeful. We also announced the first stop, which will occur in less than a month in Denver, Colorado. (See the press release on the website for details) The Colorado Sport International Air Show (Aug 28-29) management is very excited and are promoting this event already, including the first-ever rides in FIFI, a full concert by Aaron and even a celebrity golf tournament starring Aaron."

[corsair166b]

Lookin' forward to seein' her....its been EONS it seems...

Mark

[rwdfresno]

Mark, if you head down perhaps we will run into each other.

Ryan

[the330thbg]

oh.., is she scheduled to fly?

Yes.., there was even a press release.

[Brad]

Fifi is in the air now!

[the330thbg]

Missed the 'PRESS RELEASE'

Guess they learned their lesson.

Mazeltov to all!!!!!!!!!

[RMAllnutt]

Fan-bloody-tastic!!!! Congratulations all round guys!!!

Richard

[Pogo]

Yep, fannnnnnnn-tastic! Naturally, a bunch of us are fairly on the edge of our chairs awaiting a report and pics!!!

[Owen Miller]

"Fairly on the edge" did you say??
Heck, I just got up off the floor and
crawaled back into my chair.

Can't wait for pix and video!

Many thanks to all hands!

Owen

[B29B24crewchief]

go to our website for the video!
cafb29b24.org
Dave