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Commemorative Air Force And Aaron Tippin To Get Red White & Loud

B-29 Fifi To Offer Flight Experiences To The Public

By Robbie Culver

The Commemorative Air Force has teamed up with country music legend Aaron Tippin for a tour starring the CAF's B-29 Superfortress "FIFI" and Tippin. As the B-29 arrives at each scheduled tour stop, Tippin will be onboard Fifi, and will perform in concert alongside the B-29. FIFI is currently the only airworthy B-29 in existence.

 
(L-R) CAF President Stephen Brown, Aaron Tippin, Shelley Fritzler, Colorado Sport Aviation 

The CAF also plans to work with Tippin, a pilot and self-proclaimed "ramp rat," to qualify him as a co-pilot on the B-29 so he can have an active role in the aircraft's operations on the tour. Tippin soloed at the age of 16, and held a commercial multi-engine instrument rating by the time he had reached age 18. Tippin is also helicopter-qualified, and is an Aircraft & Powerplant mechanic. He currently owns and operates a 1941 Stearman, a 1946 J-3 Cub, and a 1959 Helio Courier.

The Superfortress has been issued its FAA Letter of Authorization, according to CAF President and CEO Stephen Brown, and will also be able to offer flights to the public for the first time. Ten slots are available per flight at a cost of $995 or $695 depending on seating location.


FIFI CAF Image

The CAF has operated FIFI since restoring it to operating condition from 1971 to 1974. The Wright R-3350-57AM engine was originally used on the B-29, but developed a reputation for being less than reliable. During the time the CAF has operated FIFI, she has exhibited numerous engine-related gremlins. In 2006 metal shavings were found in the oil, and the aircraft was effectively grounded. CAF received a large financial donation from Jim Cavanaugh, founder of the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, Texas, to re-engine the aircraft using a hybrid combination of the R-3350-95W and R-3350-26WD engines.


Aaron Tippin

The Red, White & Loud tour has scheduled its first stop for the Colorado Sport International Air Show in Denver, CO, August 28th and 29th. "This is the first of several stops in 2010-2011 for the CAF's Red, White & Loud Tour starring Aaron Tippin and the B-29 FIFI," Brown said in a press release. "Aaron is a great supporter of our American troops and veterans, as well as the Commemorative Air Force and what we stand for, honoring American military aviation through flight, exhibition, and remembrance."

Colorado Sport Aviation, Inc. President Jim Cimiluca stated "Denver is honored to host the return of the CAF B-29 Fifi to the skies with CAF's Red, White, and Loud Tour starring Aaron Tippin and the B-29 FIFI. We're planning a truly special celebration for both the aviation community and the general public to be a part of this historic event."


FIFI CAF Image

"The Commemorative Air Force is unique, we aren't like other museums," said CAF President Stephen Brown. "We start our engines, we fly our airplanes, and we get loud, taking history to the public, not waiting for them to come to us. The Red, White & Loud Tour is an exciting opportunity for the CAF to continue doing what we do best, education and reminding Americans of the cost of our freedom."

FMI: www.cafb29b24.org, www.cosportaviation.org, www.aarontippin.com

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