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📝 Spotter's notes

She looks goood….from a distance. Up close you can see the rough condition. She needs to be indoors, and preserved.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration 44-61669
ICAO Type B29
Model B-29 Superfortress
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline United States Army Air Forces (military, historic)
Livery World War II USAAF vintage, bare metal with yellow/black squadron markings
Military Military

🔧 Technicals

Engine Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone
Thrust Not applicable (piston-prop, 2,200 hp per engine)
Wingspan 43.1 m
Length 30.17 m
Height 8.46 m
MTOW 60,560 kg
Range 5,230 km
Capacity Up to 11 crew, 9,000 kg bomb load
Cruise Speed 350 km/h
Noise Rating N/A (pre-jet, not ICAO rated)

📍 Location

Airport Code RIV/KRIV
Airport Name March Air Reserve Base