SEATTLE — The B-29 “Doc” arrived at the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
“‘Doc’ honors the greatest generation — both the men who flew these incredible aircraft and the women who built them,” said Josh Wells, executive director and general manager of Doc’s Friends after the B-29 arrived at Boeing Field.
All crewmembers are volunteers.
“The aircraft carries its own weight,” continued Wells.
Ride tickets and tours pay for all ongoing maintenance and operations to keep “Doc” flying and fulfilling its mission, he added.
“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 World War II, connect people with the rich heritage of the B-29, allow aviation enthusiasts to experience the thrill of a B-29 up close, and educate today’s and future generations on the contributions of the Greatest Generation during wartime.”
Doc will be at Boeing Field through May 23. The next stops on its History Restored Tour are Minden, Nevada (May 24-26) and Phoenix (May 27-29).
Yes you are so right Chris. I am from the era of Vietnam. I have been out of the military for 50+ years now. I came home signed up again for the draft and went back to work. It wasn’t until 90 after I returned home that I found out I could have received unemployment funds for one year from my state. I helped my father on the farm and didn’t get paid either. I had money saved up from the service hitch in the bank. Then several years later I decided to use my GI Bill and get some more education. I met numerous veterans from every state who received educational funds beside those from the GI Bill to assist them. Decades later after to moving to CA I remember being introduce to a group at the local American legend and someone actually “Thanked me for my Service”. That was the first time in thirty years that I was acknowledged as a veteran. I almost cried when the thought sank into my head.
Greatest honor to all Veterans that sacrificed everything and all that perished and all those that returned must not be forgotten ever. They are all national heroes! We have to show our big gratitude to all those that have returned they are all wounded in ways we can’t always see ! 20 years in war zones, multiple tours and now back home,
Since they returned, we have lost and mourn over 15,000 Veterans to suicide and only 5,000 died in battle and in war zones.
PLEASE be there for the returning Veterans, they need our support. Thank You to all for your understanding!!