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July 11, 2016

Airborne 07.11.16: 'Doc' B-29 1st Flt Update, 3rd Class Med Reform, FAA Reauthorization

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If things go as planned, the Commemorative Air Force’s B-29, named FIFI, will no longer be by herself as the only airworthy World War Two Boeing Superfortress. Doc’s Friends, the group managing the restoration of the B-29 known as Doc, have announced that their B29 will make its return to flight Sunday, July 17. The restored Boeing B29 Superfortress will take off from the non-joint-use runway at McConnell Air Force Base, adjacent to where the restoration team has spent the last 16 years restoring the warbird. It looks like third class pilot medical reform may finally be happening as the FAA Authorization Bill that will

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