Engine Problem Forces Historic B-29 ‘Doc’ To Miss AirVenture Oshkosh

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Volunteers move the B-29 known as Doc into place at its first visit to AirVenture Oshkosh in 2017.
Credit: Molly McMilin/Aviation Week
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin—The restored B-29 Superfortress known as “Doc” has paused its tour and will miss this year’s AirVenture Oshkosh after the historic warbird experienced trouble with one of its engines. “Our maintenance team has spent the past two days inspecting and working on our warbird, and we...

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