« Reply #30 on: July 18, 2016, 05:14:04 PM »
What a great thread. When I was about 8 years old (1956) at a YMCA summer course I chose the B29 as my favorite aircraft and built a model. Not so much for it's history but I just thought it was beautiful.
The Greenland story is well documented and I've seen a documentary on TV. The sad part is the chief engineer for the project I think died during the recovery from a heart attack, then of course the plane burned up. Was very emotional watching the documentary. I believe the B29 and the Constellation are the most beautiful 4 engine recips ever built.
Thanks for posting.
I have to agree with you. I used to work @ an Air Force Base that had some vintage recips including a Connie. 
The former Castle AFB @ Atwater, Ca. has a plethora of various bombers including a B-52 on display near to Hwy 99, as I recall.
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