The official twitter account for the B-29 Superfortress known as Doc. And home of the world’s greatest volunteers and #warbird maintainers. #B29Doc

Wichita, KS
Joined March 2013
Here's a look at this week's #B29DOC hangar schedule in #Wichita
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It was a GORGEOUS afternoon to fly #B29DOC in #Huntsville, AL! Thanks to these new friends who joined us for the experience. We'll do it again Monday morning, and you can join us, too! Seats available here: fareharbor.com/embeds/book/b…
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SUNDAY SCHEDULE UPDATE IN #HUNTSVILLE: Ground and cockpit tours are underway now (10:30 a.m.) until 4 p.m. (last ticket sold at 3 p.m.). Then we'll fly at 4 and 5 p.m. Details and ride flight seat booking here: b29doc.com/events/huntsville…
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SATURDAY UPDATE: #Huntsville, AL -- we will open for ground and cockpit tours at 11 a.m. today. #warbirds #aviation
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#Huntsville tour stop update: We are aware of and tracking the hurricane's impacts on southern Alabama and surrounding areas. For now, we don't plan to change our schedule for ground/cockpit tours or flights, though that could change. You can get the latest information on our social media channels: facebook.com/b29doc and x.com/b29docsfriends Ground and cockpit tours are underway today (Friday) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. And...we are NOT planning to leave Huntsville early or cancel the tour stop. If needed, the airplanes will be hangared to protect them from hail or other damaging storms. Full details here: b29doc.com/events/huntsville…
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Yes, we know about the forecast 😀 But we're still planning an epic weekend in Huntsville with P-51 Gunfighter! #warbirds #aviation #Huntsville 📍 Huntsville Executive Airport 🗓️ Oct. 8 & 9: Ground and cockpit tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last ticket sold at 3:30 p.m.) 🗓️ Oct. 10 & 11: B-29 DOC ride flight operations at 9 and 10:30 a.m., ground and cockpit tours from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (last ticket sold at 4 p.m.) 🎟️ $10 per person or $20 per family for ramp and cockpit access. Flight Experience pricing varies. b29doc.com/events/huntsville…
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Meet Larry Silfies. His father, Forrest T. Silfies, served on Tinian as a bomb loader during World War II. It was an honor to meet Larry, his son, and his grandson in Allentown. During his visit, Larry presented the DOC team with his father's squadron patch, which will be added to our museum collection. 📷: @brettphoto #B29DOC #warbirds #aviation
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Rain in Georgetown. Due to 🌧️ conditions, our ground and cockpit tours have been closed for the day (Sunday) at the Georgetown Airport. We have enjoyed our visit and we hope to be back soon!
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Meet Glenn Ehrhardt. His father, Willard Ehrhardt, served as a B-29 tail gunner during World War II and was based on Tinian. Glenn and his grandson, Tyler, joined us in Allentown, PA. 📷: @brettphoto #warbirds #aviation #B29DOC
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This is Stephen Brickman. He served on WB-50s in the late 1960s as a radio operator with the 54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. He logged more than 1,000 hours as a typhoon hunter and weather reconnaissance crew member. It was an honor to meet Stephen recently in Allentown and learn more about his service. 📷: @brettphoto #warbirds #B29DOC #aviation
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Three more #B29DOC ride flights Saturday in Wilmington, NC! Thanks to these new friends who joined us for the trip! #warbirds #aviation #airshows
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This is Mike Sparh. His father, Sgt. Joseph Sparh, was a B-29 radio operator during World War II and served as a trainer for the USAAC. Mike visited us Thursday in Wilmington and brought his father's B-29 horn button, which he wanted to donate to carry on his father's legacy. He's pictured here sitting in his father's seat on #B29DOC #aviation #warbirds #GreatestGeneration
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#ALLENTOWN ALERT: #B29DOC ride flights available on Monday, Sept. 21 (tomorrow)! Book here: fareharbor.com/embeds/book/b…
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