Takeoff of B-29 Superfortress

"Fifi" of the CAF departing Long Beach, CA runway 12, on November 12, 2010

Fifi can be seen at many events including Dear Valley Airport and the CAF's annual Airsho in Midland.

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[lwkleijn]

where is the dual 50-cal anti aircraft gun?:D Or where you in the bombguy area?

[jasonacsalesltd]

@lwkleijn this view is from the nose / bombardier position.

[Emotator]

Thanks for the video and quick flight onboard "FIFI", she really is a beauty. My dream will come true if i ever get a flight onboard one of these old WWII Bombers.

Is the bomb-sight that shows in the vid still working and all the electrical wiring for the bombardier to open and close bomb-bay doors etc?

[jasonacsalesltd]

@Emotator The bay doors do function, but quite honestly I followed the old aviation mantra of "If it's dusty or painted red don't touch it" so I'm not the one to tell you if it really works. I'd have to refer this question to Dave the Flight Engineer who is the real expert on this plane. But as for restoration, they did an amazing job of making her look correct.

[MrJp990]

@jasonacsalesltd Does she still have her original engines?

[jasonacsalesltd]

@MrJp990 They just finished a re-engine project in 2010 which added some power and increased reliability I believe the cost ran upwards of $1 million dollars for engines and parts, and most labor was volunteer. The CAF has several good short videos about the process. If you happen to see Fifi and can't afford to fly her, if you enjoy these old bombers drop a couple bucks off with the volunteers

[steve24447694]

Excellent

[JohnMagillM]

@cber8860 Yes sir, same plane as the Enola Gay

[redbaron977]

Thanks for the ride in the B-29.

[mediumpimpn]

AWESOME!!

[SafetyOff7]

@Emotator the bomb-sightdosent have wiring but and i dont no if da bombay can open and close tho some planes can and some cant bcuz i have flown in a b 17 and i looked down the sight and i saw the bomb bay open and close so idk

[yamahonkawazuki]

turn this up LOUD let those radials sing. 

[Emotator]

@cber8860 yes it certianly is!

[cber8860]

@Emotator is this the kinda plane that bombed the shit outa japan