| Aircraft | |
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| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Photo ID: | 256765 |
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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) This photo was added on 24 June 2020, and has since been viewed 1045 times. |