The historic Boeing B-29 Superfortress “Doc” will be landing in Evansville later this spring.
Organizers say it is one of only two remaining airworthy B-29 Superfortresses worldwide and is one of 1,644 B-29 bombers built in Wichita during World War II.
Officials say Doc will be available for ground and cockpit tours at the Evansville Wartime Museum, as well as rides during its short stay in the Tri-State.
“We’re thrilled to bring the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour to the Evansville Wartime Museum,” said Mark Novak, B-29 DOC chief pilot. “Evansville has a rich history of wartime aircraft production, and this stop is a perfect opportunity to honor the legacy of those who built and flew these incredible machines. We look forward to sharing the sights, sounds, and history of this legendary bomber with the community.”
Doc is expected to arrive on Thursday, May 8, and will be available for tours Friday morning at 10 a.m.
Rides will be available that weekend on Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. both days, followed by ground and cockpit tours from 12:30 to 5 p.m., May 10 and 11.
Organizers say attendees must buy a museum admission ticket, plus an additional $5 per person for access to B-29 DOC during the event.
You can purchase your ticket at www.b29doc.com.
