B-29 DOC History Restored Tour returns to Kansas City area with three historic aircraft
EVENT SCHEDULING UPDATE: As of Friday, Aug. 1 at 5 p.m.
Due to smoke and poor visibility conditions in the Kansas City metro area on Friday, August 1, the event schedule for B-29 DOC flights has been changed.
Saturday, August 2:
B-29 DOC flight operations at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (weather permitting) followed by ground and cockpit tours from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the general event, hangar and ramp where the airplanes are parked is free. Cockpit tour access for B-29 DOC is $5 per person or $10 per family (tickets available at the event).
Sunday, August 3;
B-29 DOC flight operations at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. (weather permitting). On Sunday afternoon, DOC will only be available for ramp/ground tours (no cockpit tour access).
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Tickets remain available for flights on B-29 DOC, P-51 Mustang Gunfighter and C-47 “That’s All…Brother”
Three historic World War II-era aircraft will be part of the B-29 DOC History Restored Tour stop at New Century Air Center near Kansas City, July 31 through August 3.
P-51 Mustang “Gunfighter” and C-47 “That’s All, Brother” will join B-29 “DOC” for ground and cockpit tours (B-29 and C-47) as well as ride flight experiences on all three warbirds during the three-day event hosted by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Heart of America Wing based at New Century..
“It’s a true honor to host these three iconic warbirds and share their incredible history with our community,” said CAF Heart of America Wing Leader Steve Zimmerman. “Each aircraft represents the bravery, innovation, and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation, and giving people the chance to experience them up close is an unforgettable opportunity to connect with our past and inspire the next generation of aviation and history enthusiasts.”
“DOC,” one of only two remaining airworthy B-29 Superfortresses in the world, is one of 1,644 B-29 bombers built by the Boeing Company in Wichita, KS, during World War II. “Gunfighter” is a North American P-51 D Model Mustang built the same year as DOC in 1945 before it was assigned to the “Mighty Eighth” Air Force in England during the war. On June 6, 1944, the C-47 known as “That’s All, Brother” led more than 800 C-47s that delivered more than 13,000 paratroopers.
“Having these three legendary World War II aircraft together in Kansas City is a truly special moment,” said Josh Wells, B-29 DOC executive director. “This joint tour stop is about more than showcasing historic airplanes—it’s about working together to preserve history, honor our veterans, and inspire future generations through a hands-on, unforgettable experience.”
Ride flight tickets for all three warbirds are on sale now:
B-29 DOC: CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR SEAT ON DOC
P-51 Gunfighter: CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR SEAT ON GUNFIGHTER
C-47 That’s All, Brother: www.thatsallbrother.org
General admission, which grants access to the ramp where the aircraft will be parked during the event, is available for ground and B-29 & C-47 cockpit tours (when the aircraft are not flying). Admission can be purchased on the day of the event for $15 per person or $25 per family.
“Sharing the ramp with aircraft like B-29 Doc and the C-47 That’s All, Brother is a powerful reminder of the teamwork and sacrifice that defined the Greatest Generation,” said Gunfighter pilot Jeff Linebaugh. “We’re proud to help tell that story and give people a chance to experience the unique sound of the P-51 Mustang and these other warbird radials up close.”
All three historic warbirds operate tour seasons from March through November each year, visiting dozens of cities across multiple states.
“We’re proud to bring the C-47 That’s All, Brother to Kansas City alongside B-29 Doc and the P-51 Mustang,” said JP Pritko, CAF Central Texas Wing operations officer. “This airplane led the D-Day invasion and carries with it the stories of courage, sacrifice, and freedom. Events like this give us a chance to share those stories and connect people directly to the legacy of World War II while sharing in our joint mission to honor the legacy of the Greatest Generation, while inspiring the next.”