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Stealing the B29 - 3/25/2002 9:22:28 AM   
Vince


 

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Status: offline 		Did anyone else see this fantastic documentary on the History Channel tonight? This was two hours of pure aviation delight. I was aware of the Russian built B29, but only knew a small fraction of the story.

I was amayzed at how Stalin ordered the entire Russian aviation industry to literally copy one of the three B29's that made emergency landings in Russia during WWII. They eventually produced 800 TU-4's (their B29). I was also astounded at how they even copied a repair patch that the B29 they copied had. The workers were so terified of Stalin that they did not want to deviate in any manner form the original.

I also like the ending, there will soon be a second B29 flying and making the airshow circuit. "Doc", a Wichita built B29 is being restored at the Boeing facility by 900 volunteers with Boeing assistance. It will have some modern safety features, but will retain the original B29 look.

If you haven't seen this documentary yet on the History channel, I strongly advise you to look for it's repeat and mark the date, it's a must see.

Vince
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Stealing the B29 - 3/25/2002 9:31:59 AM   
magnum



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Status: offline 		I saw bits and pieces of it. Very interesting documentary. I new the Russian TU-4 looked just like the B-29, but never knew why.


I think I heard "DOC" was about to moved in a few days or weeks to the assembly area. Where the structures will start to be joined.

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Yeah I saw it! - 3/26/2002 2:08:24 AM   
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Status: offline 		It was a wonderful documentary. There were the usual archive-footage boo-boos (such as B-47s standing in for a Wichita B-29 production line, and a much-repeated picture of what was supposed to be one of the interned aircraft--but which had a humongous guided missile under one wing), but overall it was just mightily impressive. The interviews with US B-29 crew members really choked me up. These were guys who knew what they were fighting for.

Patrick

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Stealing the B29 - 3/26/2002 6:41:14 AM   
Vince


 

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Status: offline 		Yes, I caught the B47's, but missed the other boo boo.

Vince

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Stealing the B29 - 3/26/2002 7:35:21 AM   
JohnMcGowan


 

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Status: offline 		yes , it was a great show!!

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Stealing the B29 - 3/26/2002 7:46:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		great show, and great channel.
Next to my other favorite channel, Discovery Wings, great airplane stuff there!

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Stealing the B29 - 3/26/2002 10:13:10 PM   
Patrick Underwo


 

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Status: offline 		I hope they leave Doc in bare metal. I understand why the CAF wanted some extra protection on Fifi, but it never did quite look right. A pretty minor quibble; it's a real flying B-29 for pete's sake!!

Now, when they restore a B-36 to flying condition... I want to be there.

Patrick

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Doc - 3/28/2002 11:40:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		I saw that documentary and thought it was one of the best I've seen on the HC (and thay have some great ones). If you'd like to follow "Doc" through her restoration check out this site.

http://www.boeing.com/news/feature/b29/index.html

Enjoy,

Doug

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B-29 - 3/29/2002 12:33:29 AM   
bolar-RCU



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Status: offline 		Can't wait to see Doc fly! Thanks for that link to see it's restoration.

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AIr & Space - 3/29/2002 2:42:58 AM   
Johng



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Status: offline 		There was also an article in Air & Space sometime last year about the TU-4 copy. That also told the story about the copied patch. I would recommend the article if you liked the show.

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Contact - 3/30/2002 9:11:27 AM   
DougX



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Status: offline 		Well, Seems like we have a good group of folks intereseted in Doc. If you see something on the news about it please don't forget this thread.

Chow,

PS Your quite welcome Bolar.

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Stealing the B29 - 3/30/2002 9:07:36 PM   
magnum



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Status: offline 		How about a DOC cam???

http://www.boeing.com/news/feature/b29/webcam2.html


Opps. Sorry Doug I missed your post, didn't realize you had given the URL. Oh well.

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