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B-29 Superfortress S/N 45-21748
Many B-29s have been preserved, restored, and are on static display around the United States.
Although 3,970 B-29s were built during production, only about 22 complete B-29 airplanes have survived.
One of the survivors is B-29 Superfortress S/N 45-21748 located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. (Despite some reports, this aircraft is NOT the "Duke of Albuquerque". The S/N of the the B-29 "Duke of Albuquerque" is 44-69829).
B-29 Superfortress 45-21748 at the National Museum of Nuclear Science in Albuquerque, New Mexico click for more photos |
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Restoration Project
This historic aircraft is currently on display in the Museum’s 9-acre outdoor exhibit area known as Heritage Park. The Museum initiated a program to restore this historic B-29. More information about the aircraft, the restoration project, and timeline.
Also, a Kickstarter program was initiated by the Museum to raise money to help fund the project. Click for more information on how you can help restore the B-29.
Since our last visit to the museum, the B-29 has been repainted as shown in the video below.
Boeing B-29 Superfortress 45-21748 after being repainted (YouTube video by the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History) |
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For More Information
More about the B-29 Superfortress |
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