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United States Air Force - Boeing WB-29 Superfortress
United States Air Force - Boeing WB-29-90-BW Superfortress (msn12547), force landed at Moses Point Airport, Elim, Alaska due to two in-flight engine failures. Of note is the particle scoop on top of the fuselage, at the rear upper turret position, used to detect radioactive fall-out from nuclear weapon tests in the Soviet Union.Assigned to 2nd Bomb Group, 375th Reconnaissance Squadron (Very Long Range, Weather), which was redesignated 58th Strategic Weather Squadron, 2107th Air Weather Group at Eielson Air Force Base, AK. Date: 1952
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1952 375th 58th Airport Alaska Assigned Boeing Bomb Detect Fuselage In Flight Landed Moses Note Nuclear Point Position Radioactive Range Rear Reconnaissance Redesignated Scoop Soviet Squadron Strategic Superfortress Tests Turret Weapon Base Eielson Elim Failures Particle Upper
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In this historic photograph, a United States Air Force Boeing WB-29 Superfortress, registration number 44-87744 (msn12547), is seen force landing at Moses Point Airport in Elim, Alaska, in 1952. Two in-flight engine failures caused the aircraft, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Group, 375th Reconnaissance Squadron (Very Long Range, Weather), to make an emergency landing. This particular Superfortress was later redesignated as the 58th Strategic Weather Squadron, 2107th Air Weather Group at Eielson Air Force Base, AK. Of particular interest in this image is the particle scoop located on the top of the fuselage, at the rear upper turret position. This innovative technology was used to detect radioactive fall-out from nuclear weapon tests in the Soviet Union. The WB-29 Superfortress was a crucial asset in the Cold War era, providing valuable meteorological data and monitoring potential nuclear threats. The Boeing WB-29 Superfortress was a significant advancement in aviation technology during the 1950s. Its long-range capabilities and advanced features made it an essential tool for the United States military. Despite the engine failures, the crew was able to safely land the aircraft, showcasing the durability and resilience of this remarkable aircraft. This photograph is a testament to the bravery and skill of the United States Air Force pilots and crew members who operated these aircraft during the Cold War era. It also highlights the technological innovations that played a crucial role in maintaining national security during this critical period in history.
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