B 29 Collection

A U. S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft
1940s - A U.S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft sits on an airfield between missions

B-29 Superfortress planes under attack from Japanese Nakajima Ki-84 fighter planes
American B-29 Superfortress heavy bombers under attack from Japanese Nakajima Ki-84 fighter planes during World War II

Boeing B-29 Superfortress, on display at Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, AZ, Date: circa 1990

Martin-Omaha B-29 Superfortress 44-27343
Martin-Omaha B-29-40-MO Superfortress 44-27343 (msn 3661), at the Tinker Air Force Base Heritage Museum, OK. (Built under licence by Glenn L. Martin Company, Omaha, NB.) Date: circa 1992

Instrumentation in B-29, 1944. Creator: NASA
Instrumentation in B-29, 1944. Recording high altitude flight data in a flying laboratory at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Cleveland

World War II US B-29 bombeers on the Mariana Islands
World War II vintage photograph US B-29 bombeers on the Mariana Islands, war in the Pacific

World War II B-29 Superfortress bombers, Yokohama
Vintage World War II photograph - incendiary bombs shower from B-29 Superfortress aircraft over the Japanese city of Yokohama

B-29 Superfortress dropping Little Boy atomic bomb over Hiroshima
The Enola Gay B-29 Superfortress dropping Little Boy atomic bomb over Hiroshima during World War II

B-29 Superfortress planes under attack from Japanese Nakajima Ki-84 fighter planes
American B-29 Superfortress heavy bombers under attack from Japanese Nakajima Ki-84 fighter planes during World War II

Colonel Paul Tibbets waving from the cockpit of the Enola Gay
Digitally restored vintage WWII photo of Colonel Paul Tibbets waving from the cockpit of the Enola Gay before the bombing of Hiroshima

Artwork painted on the side of a B-29 Superfortress of the U.S. Air Force

The Enola Gay B-29 Superfortress at Walker Air Force Base
The Enola Gay B-29 Superfortress that dropped the first atomic bomb during World War II. The aircraft was assinged to Walker Air Force Base near Roswell, New Mexico after World War II came to an end

Dorsal fins for Boeing B-29 superfortress bomber aircrafts in the Boeing plant at Renton, Washington, c1944
WORLD WAR II: AIRCRAFT. Dorsal fins for Boeing B-29 superfortress bomber aircrafts in the Boeing plant at Renton, Washington, c1944

World War II: Paul Tibbets standing in front of the B-29 Enola Gay, the plane he piloted to Hiroshima and dropped the worlds first atomic bomb on 5 August 1945. Warfare Aerial Nuclear

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The B-29 Superfortress, a remarkable U. S. Army Air Forces bomber aircraft, holds a significant place in history. Developed by Boeing and Martin-Omaha, the B-29 played a crucial role during World War II. One such example is the Martin-Omaha B-29 Superfortress 44-27343, known for its exceptional performance. In 1944, NASA captured an intriguing image showcasing the advanced instrumentation found within the B-29. This technological marvel allowed pilots to navigate through challenging conditions with precision. During World War II, B-29 Superfortress bombers were stationed on the Mariana Islands, ready to strike at any given moment. These formidable machines instilled fear in their adversaries as they flew over Yokohama and dropped devastating payloads on enemy targets. One of these missions forever changed history when a B-29 dropped "Little Boy, " an atomic bomb that obliterated Hiroshima and brought about the end of World War II. Another captivating sight was witnessed as D-558-2 was mounted onto P2B-1S launch aircraft inside a hangar. The collaboration between different aircraft showcased innovation and progress in aviation technology. Furthermore, we see B-29 #800 with X-1B attached taxiing off from the lakebed—an awe-inspiring display of engineering prowess combined with daring piloting skills. Speaking of pilots, a heartwarming photograph captures them alongside their mothership—a testament to camaraderie among aviators—featuring Dick Payne, Stan Butchart, Joe Walker, Charles Littleton, and John Moise proudly posing next to their trusted flying machine. The legacy of the B-29 Superfortress lives on through these powerful images that depict its instrumental role in shaping history—the triumphs it achieved during wartime operations and its contribution towards advancing aviation technology into new frontiers.