One of only two airworthy Boeing B-29 Superfortresses in the world will visit the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, from July 6–8 as part of the Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) AirPower History Tour. The legendary World War II bomber FIFI is scheduled to arrive late in the morning on Monday, July 6, and remain on display until its planned departure on Wednesday, July 8. Visitors will be able to see the aircraft up close in the display area behind Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Throughout the visit, CAF crew members will also be available to share the history of the aircraft and discuss the ongoing efforts required to keep one of the world’s last flying B-29s in the air.
Weather permitting, the CAF also expects to bring a North American AT-6 Texan and a Boeing-Stearman PT-13 Kaydet to the museum. Aircraft availability and schedules remain subject to change because of weather, maintenance requirements, and other operational considerations.
Built by Boeing during World War II, the B-29 Superfortress represented a major technological advancement in military aviation. The aircraft introduced features such as pressurized crew compartments, remote-controlled defensive gun turrets, and the long-range capability needed for strategic bombing missions across the Pacific. Today, FIFI serves as a flying tribute to the engineers, factory workers, maintainers, and aircrews who contributed to one of the most significant aircraft of the Second World War.
Admission to both the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and the outdoor aircraft display area is free. As this is an outdoor event featuring historic aircraft, arrival and departure times may change due to weather, maintenance, or other operational factors. Visitors are encouraged to check the museum’s website and social media channels for the latest schedule updates before traveling. Located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is the world’s largest military aviation museum. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day), the museum is home to more than 350 aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles, along with thousands of artifacts displayed across more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. Hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world tour the museum each year. For more information, visit https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/.
