| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | "42-24614" |
| Alternate Serial: | 4614 |
| Military Code: | T-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing WB-29A Superfortress |
| C/n (msn): | 11697 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 498 BG |
| Aircraft Name: | Joltin' Josie - The Pacific Pioneer |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 739687 |
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Posing as 'Joltin Josie, The Pacific Pioneer' of the 873rd Bomb Sqn, 498th Bomb Group (T) with accompanying port side nose art and mission marks - that I unfortunately do not have a decent photo of. Tragically, 42-24614 caught fire and crashed on take-off in the Northern Marianas on 1 April 1945, killing everyone on board. This airframe's true ID is in tiny print under the stabilo: RB/WB-29A 44-62220. Delivered to the USAAF in September 1945 and after active weather recce duty to the US Army as a static training target, 1960-1985, then to the USAF Museum in 1998. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 October 2024, and has since been viewed 105 times. |