B-29 Doc History Restored Tour returns to Yanks Air Museum in October

September 9, 2024

SCHEDULE UPDATE: Oct. 12, 2024

Due to maintenance operations the past week in Camarillo, CA, that delayed the arrival of B-29 Doc in Chino, the event in Chino at Yanks Air Museum has been canceled.

“When it comes to the decision to cancel tour stops and ride flights, it’s never a fun decision,” said Josh Wells, B-29 Doc executive director. “But when it comes to the safe operation of Doc and the long-term sustainability of our flight operations, sometimes it becomes necessary to pause and allow our magnificent team of maintainers time to do their job. We are disappointed we won’t be able to visit our friends at Yanks Air Museum in Chino this year, but we know we’ll see them again soon.”

B-29 Doc is scheduled to depart Camarillo, CA, on Sunday for a return flight to its home base in Wichita, KS, and will travel to Tulsa, OK, next weekend (Oct. 18-20).

All ride flight passengers will be contacted via email and text message and will receive a full refund for their ticket purchase.

“We have the greatest maintenance team and warbird crew in the world and I’m so very proud of the work they do year-round to keep Doc flying. Thanks to the work of these heroes, Doc will continue to fly to honor the men and women who designed, built and flew these machines to protect freedom during World War II,” Wells said.

SCHEDULE UPDATE: Oct. 11, 2024

B-29 Doc is now scheduled to arrive in Chino at Yanks Air Museum on Saturday, Oct. 12, sometime late in the afternoon. The schedule for ground and cockpit tours, as well as ride flights for the tour stop in Chino, are not known at this time.

Those who are planning to visit Yanks Air Museum to see B-29 Doc this weekend should check the following social media channels for the latest updates:

B-29 Doc on X: www.x.com/b29docsfriends
B-29 Doc on Facebook: www.facebook.com/b29doc

The delayed arrival and schedule change for B-29 Doc in Chino are due to ongoing aircraft maintenance in Camarillo, which at this time is scheduled to be completed on Saturday.

Seats remain available for the new flight times on Sunday, Oct. 13:

SCHEDULE UPDATE: Oct. 9, 2024

Due to aircraft maintenance operations, B-29 Doc’s arrival in Chino and at Yanks Air Museum has been rescheduled to Friday, Oct. 11. Ground and cockpit tours will be available following the arrival of the Doc at Yanks Air Museum.

The schedule for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, remains unchanged. Ride flight operations on Saturday and Sunday will be at 9 and 11 a.m., followed by ground and cockpit tours from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. both days.

ORIGINAL RELEASE/SCHEDULE

The iconic B-29 Superfortress “Doc” will return to Chino, California, as part of the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour, from October 9-13 at Yanks Air Museum.

B-29 Doc, one of 1,644 B-29 Superfortress aircraft built by the Boeing Company in Wichita, KS, during World War II, is one of only two remaining B-29 aircraft still airworthy and flying today. The historic warbird will be available for ground and cockpit tours, and B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides while in Chino. 

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“The B-29 Superfortress is a significant piece of World War II history, and Doc represents the pinnacle of American aviation engineering from that era,” said Dan Schone, B-29 Doc pilot and aircraft commander. “Doc is a flying tribute to the brave men and women who designed, built and flew these magnificent machines during World War II. The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour provides a unique and up-close opportunity to explore the history of this legendary aircraft, which played a pivotal role during the war, and to honor the crew members who operated these machines.”

B-29 Doc will arrive at Chino Airport and Yanks Air Museum on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and will be available for ground and cockpit tours Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides will be available, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, at 9 and 11 a.m. both days, followed by ground and cockpit tour access from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. B-29 Doc Flight Experience tickets are on sale now at www.b29doc.com/rides. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to tour the interior of this historic aircraft, exploring the cockpit, bomb bay, and crew compartments.

In addition to climbing inside the historic warbird, event visitors will have the chance to meet the dedicated restoration crew and pilots who keep Doc flying, gaining firsthand knowledge of the painstaking efforts required to maintain this aviation marvel.

“Our cherished alliance with Doc’s Friends, flourishing since 2019, enables us to preserve our shared American aviation heritage and inspire future generations. Join us in this journey of pride and preservation, purchase a ride or a boarding pass for an immersive tour of this iconic aircraft and our proud museum,” said Christen Wright, director of the Yanks Air Museum

The Yanks Air Museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore America’s rich aviation legacy. Guests can experience the museum’s extensive collection of historic aircraft, learn about the heroic stories of America’s civil and military aviators, and discover the evolution of flight technology. Yanks Air Museum’s mission is to continually expand its exhibits and programs to enrich our community’s understanding and appreciation of aviation, both past and future. Through this knowledge, we hope to inspire dreams of the skies yet to be explored.

Event Details for the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour at Yanks Air Museum and Chino Airport

B-29 Doc will arrive at Chino Airport and Yanks Air Museum on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and will be available for ground and cockpit tours Thursday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides will be available, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, at 9 and 11 a.m. both days, followed by ground and cockpit tour access from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. B-29 Doc Flight Experience tickets are on sale now at www.b29doc.com/rides. While the aircraft is on the ground, visitors can climb inside the cockpit through the forward bomb bay to get a look inside one of only two B-29 Superfortresses still airworthy and flying today. Additionally, visitors will have access to the entire Yanks Air Museum collection. Admission for the static display event and flight deck tours will be $5 per person with the purchase of a Yanks Air Museum General Admission Ticket. For information about Yanks Air Museum, visit www.yanksair.com. Visitors can enter the Chino event through Yanks Air Museum, 15121 Stearman Drive, Chino, CA, 91710. Tickets for static ground and flight deck tours can be purchased at the event.

About Doc’s Friends and B-29 Doc
Doc’s Friends, Inc., is a 501c3 non-profit board managing the operation of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress known as Doc. Doc is a B-29 Superfortress and one of 1,644 manufactured in Wichita during World War II. It is one of only two remaining B-29s that are airworthy and flying today.  The mission of Doc’s Friends is to HONOR the men and women who sacrificed so much for the freedom of others, including those who designed, built, maintained and flew the B-29 during and after WWII. CONNECT people with the rich heritage of the B-29 and allow aviation enthusiasts to experience the thrill of a B-29 up close. EDUCATE today’s and future generations on the contributions of the Greatest Generation during wartime.

About the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour and B-29 Doc Flight Experience
Each year, B-29 Doc travels to cities across the United States to allow aviation enthusiasts a chance to B-29 Doc up-close and personal. Doc’s annual tour mission includes an average of 100 flight hours, beginning in early April and spanning through the summer until late October. Tour stops include ground and flight deck tours, as well as B-29 Doc Flight Experiences. The B-29 Doc Flight Experience will last approximately 90 minutes and include a 30-minute ride. Before takeoff, passengers will experience a crew briefing and learn more about the history of the B-29 and the role it played in U.S. history. Passengers will also get to hear and see the sights and sounds of engine starts and run-ups before takeoff.

About the Yanks Air Museum
Spanning across decades of tireless searching, Yanks Air Museum boasts one of the most extensive and rarest collections of American aircraft worldwide. Beginning from the simple acquisition of a Beech Staggerwing in 1973, the Yanks Air Museum has grown into an embodiment of American ingenuity and perseverance. At Chino, CA now housing over 200  aircraft, the collection houses many iconic and rare aircraft; some the only remaining globally. Dive into an adventurous exploration of our museum and experience the relentless American spirit that gathered these extraordinary planes. Yanks Air Museum is rooted in American pride and is more than a showcase of aircraft history; it’s an adventure-filled journey that preserves our past and inspires hope in future generations.