The Commemorative Air Force (CAF), proud operators of one of the FIFI, one of the two flying Boeing B-29 Superfortresses, has announced a delay in the start of the 2025 AirPower History Tour. During routine preseason inspections, the maintenance team discovered that Engines 2 and 4 require additional work to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. As a result, the launch of this year’s tour has been postponed. The CAF expects FIFI to return to the skies by late June, with the tour’s first stop planned for Lexington, Kentucky. While the delay is disappointing, the organization emphasizes that the safety of the crew, aircraft, and public is its top priority.
In the meantime, dedicated maintenance crews in Dallas and across the CAF network are working diligently to complete the necessary repairs and prepare FIFI for another successful tour season. This schedule shift also brings significant financial challenges. Keeping a B-29 airworthy is no small feat, and unforeseen maintenance increases operational costs. The CAF is asking those who believe in its mission of preserving and flying historic aircraft to consider making a donation in support of FIFI, the tour, and the hardworking team behind it.
Donations can be made online at: https://www.cafb29b24.org/donate. Every contribution plays a vital role in keeping living history alive and in the air. The CAF thanks its supporters for their continued encouragement and looks forward to welcoming the public back to experience FIFI up close when the tour resumes.
