Boeing B-29 ‘FiFi’ Close Startup, Takeoff, and Landing
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What an Incredible Plane
In this video, we witness the close-up startup, takeoff, and landing of the B-29 ‘FiFi’ at Hagerstown, Maryland. Hearing the roar of those massive Wright 18-cylinder radial engines is nothing short of exhilarating!
No matter how many times we see it, we’re always enthralled by this beautiful bird and the fascinating story behind its name.
During the 1970s, the B-29 ‘FiFi’ was rescued from a scrap yard. After three years of meticulous restoration, it was christened ‘FiFi’ in 1974, in honor of Josephine “Fifi” O’Connor Agather, the wife of Dallas businessman and WWII Army Air Force veteran Vic N. Agather.
Following its restoration, ‘FiFi’ toured with the Confederate Air Force (CAF) for many years, becoming a symbol of dedication and historical preservation.
