News 2009

B-29 FIFI Reaches Another Milestone
On Wed. Sept 9, 2009, B-29 SuperFortress FIFI reached another milestone in its long journey back into the skies!
After a night of rain, Wednesday dawned bright and clear and FIFI was nudged out on the ramp behind the CAF Hangar. Surrounded by CAF Staff and local Midland/Odessa media representatives, B-29/B-24 Squadron Crew Chief Dave Miller and Safety Officer John Flynn fired up the B-29’s first of four new engines. The props began to spin and the smoke rippled out of the engine as it roared to life in a successful first public run.
To watch a video of this dramatic engine running, click here.
Many thanks are owed to the volunteers who have worked tirelessly to bring FIFI to this point! BUT, there is still a long way to go and this majestic bomber needs your help to stay on this journey.

If you are interested in helping to support FIFI, please consider making a donation by calling Lindsey Pena at CAF Headquarters toll free at (877) 767-7175 or sending a check payable to the AAHF and note: B-29 OTF, and mail to P.O. Box 62000, Midland, TX 79711-2000. Your contribution will be directed to the B-29 Fund.

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