MEDIA ALERT: First Engine Start for Restored B-29 Doc
** NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**
Wichita, Kan., Sept. 15, 2015 – Doc’s Friends, the group leading the restoration effort of the B-29 known as ‘Doc’ will start the historic warbird’s engines for the first time Friday, Sept. 18. The start and testing on all four of Doc’s engines will be open to the Media and will take place on the 400 Ramp of the Air Capital Flight Line in Wichita.
WHAT: First engine start and testing
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 18 at 8 a.m.
(Media needs to arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. for security and staging)
WHERE: Air Capital Flight Line, 400 Ramp, 3741 S. Oliver, Wichita, KS
The media should arrive at Air Capital Flight Line Gate 6 (east side of Oliver across from Spirit AeroSystems) no later than 7:30 a.m. on the day of the event to be escorted to the testing area. In addition to capturing natural and wild sound/video, the media will have the opportunity to interview volunteers and flight test crews.
** NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**
About Doc’s Friends
Doc’s Friends is a 501c3 non-profit board managing the restoration of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress known as Doc. The group was formed in 2013 and is led by retired Spirit AeroSystems CEO Jeff Turner along with other Wichita business leaders; Charlie Chandler, Jack Pelton, Steve Clark, Lynn Nichols, Brad Gorsuch, Vic McMullen, Ron Ryan, Tim Buchanan, Jeff Peier, Esq., and Tom Bertels. Doc’s Friends is committed to returning this World War II warbird to the air to honor previous generations, educate current and future generations and connect the world to the rich heritage of aviation. You can find more information about Doc’s Friends at www.b-29doc.com.
