AVweb Podcast: Friday, August 4, 2006

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • "Fifi" is the sole remaining airworthy B-29 bomber, an aircraft of significant historical importance.
  • An estimated $3 million is required to maintain "Fifi" in flying condition.
  • The all-volunteer, non-profit Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is responsible for "Fifi" but faces challenges in keeping it aloft.
  • Kay Crites of CAF discusses the B-29's mission and historical significance.
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B-29. They say there’s only one still flying and that it will take an estimated $3 million to keep it that way. Fifi, the living example of a pivotal character in events that changed the course of history, is the charge of the all-volunteer, non-profit Commemorative Air Force. The group is struggling to keep four 36-cylinder engines turning and its one B-29 aloft. CAF’s Kay Crites speaks with AVweb about the mission and the history.

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