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Boeing B-29 Superfortress 'Big Time Operator' by Ron Cole

Boeing B-29 Superfortress 'Big Time Operator' over Japan!

 

Originally commissioned by the owner of 'Big Time Operator's' nose section: Ron Cole's original rendition of this aircraft in operation against Japan in 1945.

 

B-29-50-BW-42-24791 "The Big Time Operator" was produced by Boeing, Wichita Kansas 17 October 1944. After acceptance, this B-29 was assigned to the 1st Bomb Squadron (Very Heavy), 9th Bomb Group, 313th Bomb Wing, XXI Bomber Command, 20th Air Force. "The Big Time Operator" was flown on 46 Combat Missions over Japan from Guam and Tinian during 1945. After World War Two, B-29 42-24791 "The Big Time Operator" was flown back to the United States. She was stricken from inventory in 1950 and transferred to China Lake Naval Weapons Station.

 

Available on matte, metallic paper, and matte canvas, from 13x19 to 40x60 - from $75. All signed and numbered.

 

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Uploaded on June 25, 2018