(Oshkosh) The world’s only two flying examples of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress will make a rare joint appearance this summer during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, supporting the “Turning the Tide” salute to 1944 and the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
The 71st edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 22nd through the 28th at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. It is believed to be only the fourth time two B-29s have made a joint public appearance in 50 years, with the first taking place in Oshkosh in 2017. It is the first time these aircraft have appeared together since 2018.
As currently scheduled, each airplane will spend time featured on EAA’s Boeing Plaza. FIFI will be on display July 22nd through the 24th, while Doc will take centerstage for display on July 25th through the 28th. The airplanes are also scheduled to make a formation flight at the beginning of the July 24th night air show. When not on display at Boeing Plaza, flight experiences on Doc July 22nd through the 25th will be based at Appleton International Airport, approximately 20 miles north.
