One of Two Remaining B-29 Aircraft Still Flying
Hosted by the Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF SoCal), the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land at the Camarillo Airport from Oct. 3-6.
B-29 Doc, one of 1,644 B-29 Superfortress aircraft built by the Boeing Company in Wichita, KS, during World War II, is one of only two remaining B-29 aircraft still airworthy and flying today. The historic warbird will be available for ground and cockpit tours and B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides.
“Camarillo has a rich history of World War II and Cold War-era aviation that contributed greatly to the defense of our nation,” said Josh Wells, B-29 Doc executive director. “That history is kept alive by the CAF Southern California Wing thanks to the dedication of its members, who keep a large collection of WWII and post-war-era aircraft alive to showcase the history of our nation and honor those who fought to defend freedom at home and abroad. The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour is all about: Honor. Educate. Connect. Bringing B-29 Doc to Camarillo to partner with the CAF SoCal mission means furthering our joint-ability to keep history alive and flying for generations to come by giving people a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with history.”
B-29 Doc will arrive at Camarillo Airport on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and will be available for ground and cockpit tours Thursday, Oct. 3, and Friday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides will be available on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6, at 9 and 11 a.m. both days, followed by ground and cockpit tour access from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. While the aircraft is on the ground, visitors can climb inside the cockpit through the forward bomb bay to look inside one of only two B-29 Superfortresses still airworthy and flying today.
“The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) SoCal is thrilled to welcome the iconic B-29 Superfortress, “Doc,” to our ramp,” said Lucien Pillai, public information officer for the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing. “It’s a true privilege to host such a remarkable piece of living history, and we’re excited to share this beautiful aircraft with our community. While guests tour “Doc,” they are also invited to explore our WWII Aviation Museum and view our collection of restored aircraft and other artifacts. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Doc’s Friends for bringing this historic treasure to Camarillo, allowing us to experience and honor this incredible chapter of aviation history”.
Admission for ground and cockpit tour access will be $20 per person or $30 per family, which includes access to the renowned CAF SoCal Museum. Tickets for museum, ground, and cockpit tour access can be purchased at the door on the days of the event. B-29 Doc Flight Experience tickets are on sale now at www.b29doc.com/rides. For more information about the CAF SoCal Wing, visit www.cafsocal.com.
