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B-29 Inaugural Flight - 7/16/16

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    Only the 2nd B-29 in existence takes inaugural flight today after a 30 year restoration.
     
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    It was awesome to watch. Thanks rottiman!
     
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    That was awesome to watch. If that doesn't say "America", I don't know what does.
     
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    Pure awesomeness.....

    Old legends never die!
     
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    I might be wrong but I think it's the 2nd only operational b29 in existence.
    The other one passes through here every summer and has paid tours to help maintence costs( wich are high they can't order new parts)
     
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    Yes the other is called Fifi and I think will be at Oshkosh this year.
     
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