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List of surviving Boeing B-29 Superfortresses

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is a United States heavy bomber used by the United States Army Air Forces in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, and by the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Of the 3,970 built, 26 survive in complete form today, 24 of which reside in the United States, and two of which are airworthy.

Surviving planes

Surviving aircraft by manufacturers

Surviving aircraft

Accidents and incidents

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