Historic B-29 Doc adds Palm Springs Air Museum to its 2025 tour schedule
B-29 DOC will land in Palm Springs, CA., at the Palm Springs Air Museum as part of the 2025 B-29 DOC History Restored Tour, April 29 through May 4.
B-29 DOC, one of only two remaining airworthy B-29 Superfortresses in the world, is one of 1,644 B-29 bombers built by the Boeing Company in Wichita, KS, during World War II. The tour stop in Palm Springs will include B-29 DOC Flight Experience Rides, along with ground and cockpit tours of the historic warbird.
“The B-29 DOC History Restored Tour represents a unique and one-of-a-kind opportunity to share an incredible piece of U.S. history with aviation and history enthusiasts,” said Josh Wells, B-29 Doc executive director. “Partnering with the world-class Palm Springs Air Museum to align our joint missions of honoring and preserving the legacy of those who served in historic warbirds to preserve freedom allows us to broaden our reach and inspire future generations together.”
The Palm Springs Air Museum exists to honor the veterans who risked their lives to fight for freedom and democracy by educating visitors on the history and importance of aviation and air power. The museum’s collection of historic aircraft includes more than 70 flying and static artifacts housed in five hangars.
“We are very pleased the Doc will visit us again in Palm Springs,” said Fred Bell, vice chairman, Palm Springs Air Museum. “This unique aircraft gives our visitors an opportunity to appreciate the role American Air power has played in securing our freedoms.”
This will be the second time B-29 DOC has visited Palm Springs, hosting a tour stop at Palm Springs Air Museum previously in 2022. Tickets for ride flights on B-29 DOC in Palm Springs are now available and can be purchased online. Early booking is highly recommended, as availability is limited. Ground and cockpit tour tickets can be purchased at the Palm Springs Air Museum gate.
Event Details for the B-29 History Restored Tour in Palm Springs, CA at the Palm Springs Air Museum
B-29 Doc will be hosted by Palm Springs Air Museum, April 29 through May 4. Ground and cockpit tours will be available on DOC April 30, May 1 and May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission for ground and cockpit tours will be $5 per person with the purchase of Palm Springs Air Museum admission. B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides will be available May 2-4 and tickets can be purchased online at www.b29doc.com/rides. For information about the Palm Springs Air Museum, visit www.palmspringsairmuseum.org.
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 and 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 hear and see the sights and sounds of engine starts and run-ups before takeoff.
About Palm Springs Air Museum
There is always something new at the Palm Springs Air Museum, which is home to one of the world’s largest collections of static & flyable aircraft from WWII through the War on Terror. Unlike many other museums, our five air-conditioned hangars (totaling 91,000 square feet) have few ropes to keep you from interacting with our aircraft and exhibits. In addition to over 75 aircraft and helicopters; exhibits and activities give visitors of all ages a fresh perspective on the history of US Military operations from the last 100 years.