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Commemorative Air Force |
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B-29/B-24
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The B-29/B-24 Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force, operates
and maintains two of the rarest aircraft in the world. The only
flyable B-29 Superfortress and the oldest and only flying B-24A
Liberator in existence. The Squadron meets at the Cavanaugh Flight
Museum (CFM) in Addison, Texas. The B-24A, Ol’927 is currently on
display and operates a flight experience program at CFM where it
is being maintained and operated at this world class facility.
The
B-29, FIFI is currently at the Commemorative Air Force Museum
Hangar in Midland, Texas. Here a major re-engine program is
underway in an effort to return her to flying status. At that
point, FIFI will join Ol’927 and be operated and maintained at CFM.
With over 400 members from across America and the world, our
volunteers come from all walks of life & contribute in many
different ways, from administration to maintenance and flight
crews. Opportunities to support the continued preservation of
these aircraft as well as participation in their operation is
available to all members.
SPECIAL
ITEM...
"REMEMBER GARY AUSTIN" sticker (3" x 4"). Cost is $5.00 each
or
3 for $10.00. Postage paid if mailed in the United States.
Proceeds will go towards the purchase of an aircraft sponsorship in
Gary's Austin's name for the B-24 and B-29.
Please mail your order to:
Dave Miller
CAFHQ
B-29/B-24 Squadron
PO Box 62000
Midland, Tx. 79711
Make check payable to B-29/B-24 Squadron.
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"FIFI"
& OI' 927 are flown to
airshows during the spring, summer & fall where they are seen by
over a million people per year. |
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B-29
FIFI Reaches Another Milestone
On Wed. Sept 9, 2009, B-29 SuperFortress FIFI reached another
milestone in its long journey back into the skies!
After a night of rain, Wednesday dawned bright and clear and FIFI
was nudged out on the ramp behind the CAF Hangar. Surrounded by CAF
Staff and local Midland/Odessa media representatives, B-29/B-24
Squadron Crew Chief Dave Miller and Safety Officer John Flynn fired
up the B-29s first of four new engines. The props began to spin and
the smoke rippled out of the engine as it roared to life in a
successful first public run.
Many thanks are owed to the volunteers who have worked tirelessly to
bring FIFI to this point! BUT, there is still a long way to go and
this majestic bomber needs your help to stay on this journey.
If you are interested in
helping to support FIFI, please consider making a donation by
calling Lindsey Pena at CAF Headquarters toll free
at (877) 767-7175 or
sending a check payable to the AAHF and note: B-29 OTF, and mail to
P.O. Box 62000, Midland, TX 79711-2000.
Your contribution will be
directed to the B-29 Fund. |
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