Bockscar, Military aircraft at National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress Bockscar features pressurized cabins, remote-controlled machine gun turrets, and an enlarged bomb bay designed for atomic weapons.
Delivered to the United States Army Air Forces in March 1945, Bockscar carried out the second atomic bombing mission over Nagasaki on August 9, 1945.
The aircraft serves as an educational tool at the museum, demonstrating the technological capabilities and military decisions that influenced World War II.
Visitors can examine this preserved B-29 bomber alongside informational displays explaining its specifications and military service during regular museum hours.
After failing to reach its primary target of Kokura due to weather conditions, the crew diverted to Nagasaki despite critical fuel shortages.
Location: Ohio
GPS coordinates: 39.78200,-84.10890
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17
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