Boeing B-29 Superfortress Designed in 1940 as an eventual replacement for the B-17 and B-24, the first B-29 made its maiden flight on Sept. 21, 1942. In December 1943 U.S. Army Air Forces leadership committed the Superfortress to Asia, where its great range made it particularly suited for the long over-water flights against the Japanese homeland from bases in China. | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The B-29 was one of the most advanced aircraft of World War II. With a pressurized cabin, automatic targeting, and impressive range, it helped change the course of the conflict in the Pacific. FIFI was restored by the Commemorative Air Force and remains active today, keeping alive the memory of those who flew and fought. And yes, we captured this moment at Oshkosh — because watching FIFI fly is like watching history take off before your eyes. #B29FIFI #B29DOC #WWII #Oshkosh2025 #Warbirds #AirVen