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B-29 flight July 2021 4

B-29 flight July 2021 4

  • Howard Greninger/Tribune-Star
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Passengers in the rear section of the B-29 "Doc" had to rely on a video screen to see the view from the front of the aircraft. The screen allowed passengers to watch the plane while landing at Terre Haute Regional Airport.

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B-29 flight July 2021 3

B-29 flight July 2021 3

  • Howard Greninger/Tribune-Star
  • Updated

The B-29 "Doc" has side bubble windows that allowed side gunners to look out in front of the plane as well as behind, including seeing the plane's tail. This is a video from a flight aboard "Doc" after taking off from Terre Haute Regional Airport.

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B-29 flight July 2021 2

B-29 flight July 2021 2

  • Howard Greninger/Tribune-Star
  • Updated

The top gunner on a B-29 had a full view of the aircraft, from the tail wing and all around the plane. This is the view aboard the B-29 "Doc" which took off from Terre Haute Regional Airport.

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B-29 flight July 2021

B-29 flight July 2021

  • Howard Greninger/Tribune-Star
  • Updated

The rear of the B-29 was for the tail gunner, who would watch for approaching enemy aircraft while working a gun sight. This is the view aboard the B-29 "Doc" which took off from Terre Haute Regional Airport.

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Obituaries

Mitchell Rooks

TAHLEQUAH [mdash] age 69. English Educator. Died July 16th in Sallisaw, OK. Memorial Services July 30th at 2:00pm at Reed-Culver Chapel. Interment at Hendricks Cemetery.

Larry Cain

TAHLEQUAH [mdash] age 74 of Tahlequah, OK. Laborer. Died July 21st in Tahlequah, OK. Services July 26th at 2:00pm at Elm Tree Baptist Church. Burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation July 24th, 1:00pm until 6:00pm at Reed-Culver.