B-29 Doc History Restored Tour to Land in Lawton, Oklahoma

October 28, 2024

The iconic B-29 Superfortress “Doc” will land in Lawton, Oklahoma as part of the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour, from November 14-17, 2024.

Ground and Cockpit Tour Schedule for Lawton, OK

  • Friday, Nov. 15: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 16: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 17: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (last tour ticket sold at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday)

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 airworthy and flying today. The historic warbird will be available for ground and cockpit tours, and B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides while Lawton.

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“Lawton and Fort Sill have a rich history of Army aviation,” said Josh Wells, B-29 Doc executive director. “The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour provides a unique opportunity for people to get up close and personal with World War II history. Showcasing the 1940s-built technology of the B-29 Superfortress that helped deliver victory for the Allied Forces in the Pacific, while preserving the stories and legacies of the Greatest Generation and honoring the men and women who continue to train and serve to protect freedom is our mission.”

Visitors will have the rare opportunity to tour the interior of this historic aircraft, exploring the cockpit, bomb bay, and crew compartments.

“We’re thrilled to welcome B-29 Doc to Lawton, offering the community a unique opportunity to experience this historic aircraft up close and discover its incredible story,” said Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport Director Barbara McNally. “It’s a special event for our airport and the region.”

Event Details for the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour at Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport

B-29 Doc will arrive at Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport on Thursday, November 14 and will be available for ground and cockpit tours Friday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides will be available Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17, 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 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday with the last tour ticket sold on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. 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 look inside one of only two B-29 Superfortresses still airworthy and flying today. Ground and cockpit tour tickets can be purchased at the event for $10 per person or $20 per family.