B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center
B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center is located in Kansas
B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center
Location within Kansas
LocationWichita, Kansas
Coordinates37°39′41″N 97°25′22″W / 37.6613°N 97.4229°W / 37.6613; -97.4229
TypeAviation museum
Websitewww.b29doc.com/visit

The B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center is an aviation museum located at the Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, Kansas.

History

Background

After sitting at bombing range at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake for 42 years, Doc was recovered in 1998 by a team led by Tony Mazzolini.[1] The group Doc's Friends was started in 2013 to support the effort and, following 3 years of work, the airplane flew again in 2016.[2][3]

Establishment

The group unveiled plans for a 32,000 sq ft (3,000 m2) building in July 2017 and broke ground September.[4][5] Doc was moved into the hangar in November 2018 and it opened to the public on 26 January 2019.[6][7]

Facilities

The facility is made up of a 24,000 sq ft (2,200 m2) hangar and the 8,000 sq ft (740 m2) John E. Turner Family Education & Visitors Center.[5]

Collection

The museum's B-29 at McConnell Air Force Base in 2016

Programs

The museum tours Doc around the United States during the Spring and Summer.[9] During this tour it offers rides on the aircraft.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "The B-29 Doc Story". B-29 Doc. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  2. ↑ McMillan, Molly (11 March 2013). "'Doc's Friends' Tackles Restoration of Vintage B-29". Wichita Eagle. pp. 3A, 7A. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  3. ↑ Siebenmark, Jerry (17 July 2016). "It Wasn't Easy, but B-29 Doc Takes to Wichita Skies". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  4. ↑ Siebenmark, Jerry (17 July 2017). "Doc's Friends Unveil Plans for New Home of B-29 'Doc'". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  5. 1 2 Siebenmark, Jerry (22 September 2017). "A Permanent Wichita Home Becomes Reality for B-29 'Doc'". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  6. ↑ Heying, Travis (13 November 2018). "Restored B-29 'Doc' Finds Home in Permanent Hangar". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  7. ↑ Swaim, Chance (26 January 2019). "Doc's Hangar is a Symbol of Wichita's Place in World History, Mayor Longwell Says". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  8. ↑ "Airframe Dossier - Boeing TB-29 Superfortress, s/n 44-69972 USN, c/n 10814, c/r N69972". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  9. ↑ "B-29 Doc Tour & Events". B-29 Doc. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  10. ↑ "Take a Ride of a Lifetime". B-29 Doc. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
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