Doc’s Friends


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About Doc’s Friends

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http://www.b-29doc.com
316-925-1852

More Info on Doc’s Friends

Doc’s Friends is a 501c3 non-profit board managing the restoration of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress known as Doc. The group was formed in 2013 and is led by retired Spirit AeroSystems CEO Jeff Turner along with other Wichita business leaders; Charlie Chandler, Jack Pelton, Steve Clark, Lynn Nichols, Brad Gorsuch, Vic McMullen, Ron Ryan, Tim Buchanan, Jeff Peier, Esq. and Tom Bertels. Doc’s Friends is committed to returning this World War II warbird to the air to honor previous generations, educate current and future generations and connect the world to the rich heritage of aviation. You can find more information about Doc’s Friends at www.b-29doc.com.

Media Contact:

Jarrod Bartlett, 316-925-1852, [email protected]

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B-29 Doc Adds Tinker Air Force Base to 2019 Tour sSchedule

May 9, 2019
B-29 Doc will attend the Star Spangled Salute Air & Space Show at Tinker Air Force Base June 1-2 near Oklahoma City, Okla.
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B-29 Doc Adds to Wichita-based Flight Crew with Newest Pilot-in-Command for B-29 Superfortress

May 6, 2019
Tim Wiebe joins fellow B-29 Doc crewmember Ken Newell as two Wichita-based FAA certified B-29 crew members. There are only nine active left-seat certified pilots in the world ...
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B-29 Doc Adds Tour Stop and Rides in Springfield, MO

May 2, 2019
The B-29 Doc Flight Experience Tour will stop in Springfield, MO, June 14 before appearing at the Wings Over Whiteman airshow in Missouri, June 15 and 16.
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Open House Scheduled for B-29 Doc Hangar and Education Center

Jan. 8, 2019
The B-29 Doc Hangar and Education Center will open to the public Saturday, January 26 at the new 32,000 sq.ft. facility located at Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita, KS.
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Construction Update on the B-29 Doc Hangar and Education Center

Sept. 12, 2018
The 32,000 sqft. facility is on-schedule and on-budget, and construction is scheduled to be completed by November 5.
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B-29 Doc Adds Three Additional Tour Stops in 2018

May 23, 2018
The summer tour of the restored B-29 Superfortress includes nine stops in five states.
Construction at the B-29 Doc Hangar and Education Center as of Friday, May 4. The ADA elevator shaft can be seen rising from the foundation in this photo.
Construction at the B-29 Doc Hangar and Education Center as of Friday, May 4. The ADA elevator shaft can be seen rising from the foundation in this photo.
Construction at the B-29 Doc Hangar and Education Center as of Friday, May 4. The ADA elevator shaft can be seen rising from the foundation in this photo.
Construction at the B-29 Doc Hangar and Education Center as of Friday, May 4. The ADA elevator shaft can be seen rising from the foundation in this photo.
Construction at the B-29 Doc Hangar and Education Center as of Friday, May 4. The ADA elevator shaft can be seen rising from the foundation in this photo.
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B-29 Doc Open House Scheduled for May 12; Construction Update

May 7, 2018
The open house is from 8:30 a.m to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 12. For an entry fee of $10, or $20 for a cockpit tour, visitors will be able to get an up close and personal look at ...
B-29 Doc hangar groundbreaking event in Wichita. Pictured, L-R: Connie Palacioz, Tony Mazzolini, Jeff Turner, Leanne Caret, Tom Gentile and Pete Meitzner.
B-29 Doc hangar groundbreaking event in Wichita. Pictured, L-R: Connie Palacioz, Tony Mazzolini, Jeff Turner, Leanne Caret, Tom Gentile and Pete Meitzner.
B-29 Doc hangar groundbreaking event in Wichita. Pictured, L-R: Connie Palacioz, Tony Mazzolini, Jeff Turner, Leanne Caret, Tom Gentile and Pete Meitzner.
B-29 Doc hangar groundbreaking event in Wichita. Pictured, L-R: Connie Palacioz, Tony Mazzolini, Jeff Turner, Leanne Caret, Tom Gentile and Pete Meitzner.
B-29 Doc hangar groundbreaking event in Wichita. Pictured, L-R: Connie Palacioz, Tony Mazzolini, Jeff Turner, Leanne Caret, Tom Gentile and Pete Meitzner.
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Doc’s Friends Announces Major Hangar Gifts from Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems, Breaks Ground on Future Home for B-29 Doc

Sept. 25, 2017
Major construction on the estimated $6.5 million project is expected to begin in October and it’s estimated that construction will be mostly complete within eight to 10 months...
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Give Doc a Home: Build a Home for B-29 Doc

Aug. 16, 2017
Doc’s Friends, Inc. has reached an agreement with the City of Wichita and the Wichita Airport Authority on a long-term lease of property in the 1700 block of south Airport Road...
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B-29 Doc on Boeing Plaza at EAA AirVenture 2017.
B-29 Doc on Boeing Plaza at EAA AirVenture 2017.
B-29 Doc on Boeing Plaza at EAA AirVenture 2017.
B-29 Doc on Boeing Plaza at EAA AirVenture 2017.
B-29 Doc on Boeing Plaza at EAA AirVenture 2017.
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B-29 Doc Adds Two Tour Stops for September

Aug. 8, 2017
Doc will attend Airpower Over Altus (Altus Air Force Base, OK), Sept. 9 and will be on static display with cockpit tours and merchandise sales. It will also participate in the...

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Doc Performs on the Grand Stage at Oshkosh 2017

July 27, 2017
Before this week, it had been more than 50 years since two B-29s flew in formation. All of that changed over the airfield at EAA’s AirVenture 2017 in Oshkosh, WI on Tuesday.
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Doc Arrives in Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture 2017

July 24, 2017
B-29 Doc made its first-ever appearance in Oshkosh Saturday, July 21, kicking off a week-long stay at AirVenture 2017.
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Doc’s Friends Reveals Plans for B-29 Doc Hangar and Education Center and Announces Public Fundraising Phase

July 17, 2017
The 32,000 sq ft facility will include 24,000 sq ft of hangar space and will be used as a working maintenance facility where the public can come and watch crews maintain Doc with...
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Defenders of Liberty Air Show

May 9, 2017
The historic warbird performed a heritage flight formation before another record crowd.
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B-29 Doc Changes Wichita Tour Stop Date

April 17, 2017
The April 22 public open house event for B-29 Doc in Wichita at Yingling Aviation has been postponed due to weather, flight and crew schedules.
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B-29 Doc: Wrapping up Winter Maintenance

March 28, 2017
Weather permitting, the crew plans to perform engine runs over the next two weeks, followed by a maintenance check flight the second weekend of April.
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B-29 Doc Clears ‘Phase One’ of Flight Test Operations

March 11, 2017
FAA approves new airworthiness certificate for the historic B-29.
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FAA Deems B-29 Doc Airworthy, First Flight Imminent

May 21, 2016
Airworthiness certificate comes three days before the 16th anniversary of Doc arriving in Wichita to begin its restoration journey.
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Doc’s Restoration Crew Makes Final Adjustments and Preps for FAA Inspection and Eventual First Flight

March 17, 2016
Thanks to the 22nd Maintenance Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, restoration volunteers were able to change the tires on the nose gear. And it will be sheltered...