B-29 'Doc' Arrives In Oshkosh

“Doc” was part of a squadron known as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The Superfortress flew to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for a special event sponsored by Rockwell Collins before the flight to Oshkosh.

 “Doc” starred at a special event at Rockwell-Collins. More than 2,000 people lined up for more than two hours to get on board.

Jerome Micka, 93, boards Doc in Cedar Rapids. Micka flew 29 missions on a B-29 on 16-hr. bombing runs from the B-29 base at Tinian in the Mariana Islands to Japan and back. Micka served as the central fire control gunner operating the electrically controlled gun turrets. His last mission was a relief mission dropping food, medicine and clothing to U.S. prisoners of war held by the Japanese in China. Another time, his aircraft was shot up and two engines were out when it made an emergency landing in Okinawa.

View from the bombardier’s position in the nose as the aircraft heads to Wisconsin for EAA AirVenture.

Part of the crew on board “Doc” on the way to Oshkosh

 “Doc” near the Wittman Regional Airport before landing.

“Doc” is a popular sight as it lands.

“Doc”’s crew prepare the aircraft  for towing into place at EAA AirVenture

Tony Mazzolini, who brought “Doc” out of the desert for restoration, greets the aircraft after its arrival at the show.

“Doc” pilot Mark Novak talks with reporters after landing.