| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 49-351 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-90351 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing WB-50D Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16127 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Flight of the Phoenix |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Atwater - CastleMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KMER IATA: MER Local: MER Other: - |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 2 February 1984 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 431403 |
| Photo Comment |
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This aircraft made the last ever B-50 flight in December 1980 when it was flown from Tucson to the museum. It had been retired from active service in 1965, and was restored to flying condition for the one time flight, hence the "Flight of the Phoenix" name. This slide shows the markings originally on the a/c when acquired by the museum. It has since been repainted somewhat differently, including the Flight of the Phoenix colors. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 January 2022, and has since been viewed 286 times. |