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Her Story Begins

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The QuestIn 1966, the then fledgling Commemorative Air Force, in their quest to gather an example of all the remaining World War Two bombers, attempted to track down a B-29. At this time, except for two noted museum aircraft, the B-29 was considered almost an extinct aircraft.Enter Roger BakerEnter Vic Agather“China Lake” Navy releases B-29 s/n 44-62070 to the CAFThis B-29 is assembled from parts from nine other B-29’sShe flies out of China Lake on August 3, 1972.

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The desert gives up her treasure

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Nine weeks to air worthy

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Nearly 4,000 B-29’s were built.Only one still flies. Vic Agather christens the new B-29 “FIFI,” his nickname for his wife. In recognition of Vic’s leadership to save “FIFI” an “A” is painted on the tail of the aircraft.

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“FIFI” draws the crowds

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“FIFI” is the Queen of the Fleet● Milestones● 1970’s, 80’s, 90’s● Military heroes fly “FIFI”● Hundreds of air shows● “FIFI” in the movies● Hundreds of cities● Thousands of miles● CAF moves from Harlingen to Midland

Vice-PresidentDick Cheney

Roswell (1994)(1983)

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“FIFI” as “Enola Gay”

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“FIFI”

Artwork by Don Greer

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2004 Engine Failure – “FIFI” is down● What happened ● Negotiations to acquire new engines● New engine design● CAF volunteers led by Crew Chief, Dave Miller,

repair “FIFI” and hang new engines

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A Second Quest – “FIFI” back in the air

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Jim Cavanaugh Cavanaugh Flight Museum

Jim Cavanaugh has pledged $1.2 million sponsorship for the re-engine project of FIFI, the CAF’s world famous B-29

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“FIFI” and “Ol’927” move to Addison, TX

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B-24A Liberator “Ol’927”Over 18,000 were built…

This one was 25th

off the assembly line.One of only two flying Liberatorsleft in the world.

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“FIFI’s” New Mission

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Marketing “FIFI”

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Px & Ride Flights

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“FIFI’s” adventures 2010-2011

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Charles Chauncey

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Airsho 2010, Midland, TX

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Fort Worth, TX

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Long Beach, CA

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Bullhead City, AZ

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Langley AFB / Andrews AFB

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B-29 Re-enlistment

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Farmingdale, NY

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Memorial Day

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Fort Worth (4th of July) *100th flight

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Chicago / Dupage

Medal of Honor Flight

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Kansas City, MO

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David Oliver

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Oshkosh, WI

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St. Louis, MO

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Memphis, TN

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“FIFI’s” first wedding! August 8, 2011 Middleton, Tennessee

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504th Bomb Group Reunion

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Airsho 2011, Midland, TX

Aaron TippinOur newestQualifiedRight-seater

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CAF B-29/B-24 SquadronOur People

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How You Can Support “FIFI”and the Mission of our Squadron● Financial● Volunteerism● Become a Colonel● Become a member of of the CAF● Check the website for schedules and updates on our bombers www.cafb29b24.org

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Book a flight on “FIFI”● Ride experiences available - up to 10 seats - actual flight time 30 minutes - riders get a DVD of their flight experience - riders get a souvenir picture of “FIFI” signed by

the flight crew

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Come see us at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison during winter maintenance.

Happy Holidays from

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That is the end of our “tail” for now

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Thank you Mitzi Werther and the Richland College Emeritus

Program.Q&A?

Let’s go fly!www.cafb29b24.org