Registration / Serial:44-69774
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):10606
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:20 AF
Aircraft Name:Waltzing Matilda
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, Australia
Photo Date:17 October 1945 to 31 October 1945
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Photo ID:256765Submit Correction
View count: 1045
Immediately after the war the USAAF sent this B-29 to Australia so that Australians could see what the famous aircraft looked like and also donate to a War Bond drive. It was re-named 'Waltzing Matilda' for the tour, which included every major city in Australia, as well as many smaller ones, from 17-31 October 1945. Previously assigned to the 459th Bombardment Squadron, 330th Bombardment Group of the 20th Air Force, whose badge it wears on the fin. Seen in company with Spitfire VIII A58-303 of RAAF 1 APU, probably over Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne. (CAHS/Stanley Brogden collection)
Registration / Serial:44-69774
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):10606
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, Australia
Photo Date:17 October 1945 to 31 October 1945
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Registration / Serial:44-69774
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):10606
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:20 AF
Aircraft Name:Waltzing Matilda
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, Australia
Photo Date:17 October 1945 to 31 October 1945
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website
Photo ID:256765Submit Correction
View count: 1045
Immediately after the war the USAAF sent this B-29 to Australia so that Australians could see what the famous aircraft looked like and also donate to a War Bond drive. It was re-named 'Waltzing Matilda' for the tour, which included every major city in Australia, as well as many smaller ones, from 17-31 October 1945. Previously assigned to the 459th Bombardment Squadron, 330th Bombardment Group of the 20th Air Force, whose badge it wears on the fin. Seen in company with Spitfire VIII A58-303 of RAAF 1 APU, probably over Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne. (CAHS/Stanley Brogden collection)
Registration / Serial:44-69774
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):10606
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, Australia
Photo Date:17 October 1945 to 31 October 1945
Photo from:Civil Aviation Historical Society Collection (via Phil Vabre)Website