FiFi, last flying B-29

[FSXHD]

An aircraft of extreme rarity visited a local airport near Chicago and me (DuPage Airport ICAO: KDPA) this weekend, giving rides to those who bought tickets. It left today (Monday) for Oshkosh, where it will be on display for the week. This is the last flying B-29 in the world, making it extremely rare. B-29's famously dropped nuclear bombs on Japan during WWII. They were the largest and most advanced bombers to fly during WWII and the Korean War. I got the opportunity to walk around FiFi and witness it takeoff and land. Here are the pictures -


Fifi by KORDspotting, on Flickr


Starting #3 by KORDspotting, on Flickr


Fifi Taxiing Out by KORDspotting, on Flickr


Engine Warm Up by KORDspotting, on Flickr


Climb Out by KORDspotting, on Flickr


Rollout by KORDspotting, on Flickr

Here is a video I recorded to get a feeling of the sound -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kordspotting/5971663626/

I'm headed up to Oshkosh on Friday so I'll see her again soon!

P.S. A local L-39 Albatross also flew in for the event. Here's a shot -

NX39MX by KORDspotting, on Flickr

 

[DanM]

I went out to see it yesterday, and thank you for posting that L-39, my dad and I are going to look up the tail number.