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HOW TO START A B-29 SUPERFORTRESS
Watch the crew of the B-29 Super fortress "FIFI" conduct their pre-flight checklist and start all four of her engines.
captured on a Insta 360 camera
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Відео

B-29 Superfortress "FIFI" takes flight from Denver!
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FIFI was acquired by the CAF in the early 1970s when a group of CAF members found her at the U.S. Navy Proving Ground at China Lake, California where she was being used as a missile target. The airplane was rescued and restored and flew for over thirty years until 2006 when the chief pilot made the decision to ground her pending a complete power plant re-fit. What followed was an extensive four...
TBM "AVENGER" of the CAF Rocky Mountain Wing
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TBM "AVENGER" of the CAF Rocky Mountain Wing
SNB-5 mid-field break and landing at KBJC
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SNB-5 mid-field break and landing at KBJC
SNB-5 "SoNoran Beauty" Airshow performance!
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SNB-5 "SoNoran Beauty" Airshow performance!
SNB-5 LANDING GEAR TEST!⚙️🛞
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SNB-5 LANDING GEAR TEST!⚙️🛞
1943 SNB-5 SoNoran Beauty starts her engines!!!
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1943 SNB-5 SoNoran Beauty starts her engines!!!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @perhaps_mayfield31
    @perhaps_mayfield31 День тому

    I have a forgotten history scripted out for the WASP squadron very excited to get that video finished

  • @RonaldStephens-k2j
    @RonaldStephens-k2j 5 днів тому

    Beautiful B-25 aircraft

  • @RonaldStephens-k2j
    @RonaldStephens-k2j 5 днів тому

    Beautiful aircraft

  • @JohnnySmithWhite-wd4ey
    @JohnnySmithWhite-wd4ey 6 днів тому

    North American's classic medium bomber.

  • @bigboytoys7130
    @bigboytoys7130 6 днів тому

    AH yes the sweet sound of Prancing Horses!

  • @fourfortyroadrunner6701
    @fourfortyroadrunner6701 14 днів тому

    "Pilot to copilot, MAN we are bored!!"

  • @notyou6950
    @notyou6950 14 днів тому

    What’s the latest on Doc?

  • @GlennScarbrough-v9p
    @GlennScarbrough-v9p 14 днів тому

    Rode in the Bombardier seat, excellent ride.

  • @notlisted-cl5ls
    @notlisted-cl5ls 14 днів тому

    how come this b29 didnt burn up when started?

    • @reubensandwich9249
      @reubensandwich9249 14 днів тому

      At an airport the usually use an external APU so they don't have to rush and hang a fuel tank above the internal one.

  • @davef.2329
    @davef.2329 16 днів тому

    The FE seems to be receiving training and with no simulators in existence, this is his only exposure to actually performing the tasks. He has a lot of work to do get that aircraft correctly and safely ready for taxi-out and flight. Then his work really ramps up... He is the human EICAS, or ECAM in that B-29.

  • @CATTO1000
    @CATTO1000 16 днів тому

    i have question in the olden days how did they take off if they were in a hurry?

    • @aeroflopper
      @aeroflopper 16 днів тому

      the aircraft were maintained by ground crew, so they was always ready to fly

    • @autumnwinter3639
      @autumnwinter3639 16 днів тому

      @@aeroflopper were*

  • @erichammond7140
    @erichammond7140 18 днів тому

    I think it's a wright cyclone

  • @fukhue8226
    @fukhue8226 18 днів тому

    The air-cooled Wright R-4090 had a 6.125 in (155.6 mm) bore and 6.3125 in (160.3 mm) stroke. Total displacement was 4,092 cu in (67.05 L) and the engine’s compression ratio was 6.85 to 1. The Cyclone 22 had a two-speed, single-stage supercharger and gave 3,000 hp (2,237 kW) at 2,800 rpm for takeoff. For continuous output, the engine produced 2,400 hp (1,790 kW) at 2,600 rpm. However, increased performance was expected with further engine development. The R-4090 had a diameter of 58 in (1.47 m), was 91 in long (2.31 m), and weighed 3,230 lb (1,465 kg).

  • @mattelgin213
    @mattelgin213 21 день тому

    I saw Fifi take off once. I highly recommend seeing this in person. The power you feel from those four big radial engines is surreal.

  • @jaapongeveer6203
    @jaapongeveer6203 21 день тому

    You could cut the engine start ups and just get to the take off.

  • @Paul-lm5gv
    @Paul-lm5gv 22 дні тому

    Got a ride on this baby during a media day event and we flew over Niagara Falls! It was a privilege.

  • @williambarry8015
    @williambarry8015 23 дні тому

    Probably cost $125,000 to fill up the gas tank on that thing?

  • @williambarry8015
    @williambarry8015 23 дні тому

    Those engines don't put out much smoke when starting. They're in top notch condition.

  • @secpac58chichi
    @secpac58chichi 25 днів тому

    nukes away - perhaps an Iranian run to test capability - little boy sounds right

  • @richsmith7750
    @richsmith7750 25 днів тому

    Lest we forget

  • @jgunther3398
    @jgunther3398 26 днів тому

    Is the Confederate Air Force back in business? The South will rise again!

    • @johnrhoads7058
      @johnrhoads7058 7 днів тому

      Careful there! You could get 'canceled '. Fact: circa 1955, the United States Post Office issued a First Day commemorative stamp honoring Confederate Veterans.

  • @michaeldavid6284
    @michaeldavid6284 Місяць тому

    Awesome watching her take off with Boulder's Flatirons in the background.

  • @WeazelJaguar
    @WeazelJaguar Місяць тому

    I saw Fifi fly with Vera, Lancaster Bomber, at an airshow in Ontario a couple years back, amazing to see together!

  • @pilotmiami1
    @pilotmiami1 Місяць тому

    Bravo perfect

  • @Lopezs777
    @Lopezs777 Місяць тому

    My dream Superbowl flyover involves FiFi and Doc escorted by two mustangs. Fifi videos never get old!

  • @Mangsaab1954
    @Mangsaab1954 Місяць тому

    Isn't "Fifi" a prison masturbation device?

  • @tonik2229
    @tonik2229 Місяць тому

    Lmao the framerate making the prop look droopy

  • @CheryleneHayes
    @CheryleneHayes 2 місяці тому

    She sure is a beauty. A beautiful piece of history.

  • @Ichiban7
    @Ichiban7 2 місяці тому

    Actually this is a PB4Y 'Privateer' which is based off the B-24 Liberator. It was longer and was used for Maritime Patrols and anti sub warfare. The single tail was preferred in this model because the twin rudders on the B-24 can block the view and you really don't want to shoot your own tail off. The Engines are different in the Privateer than what is seen on a Liberator.

  • @ЕкатеринаКустова-д2ж

    Красивая машина и ухоженная!

  • @Kelly-tt1sx
    @Kelly-tt1sx 2 місяці тому

    She is a beauty,seen her in person not long ago ❤

  • @williamcashman1678
    @williamcashman1678 2 місяці тому

    A B-24 doing a fly by and it looks like at the Salinas international air show i have been to the show

  • @paullguest2462
    @paullguest2462 2 місяці тому

    B24 liberator probably used for sub.locator and bombing, not able to land in water but long Range enough for Atlantic patrols

  • @PeterFruits-hm8rc
    @PeterFruits-hm8rc 2 місяці тому

    PBY's are twin engine this looks like a lancaster 😅

    • @klauspink569
      @klauspink569 2 місяці тому

      The Lancaster has a double stabiliser . I think its a B 24 liberater .

  • @MarshallAnderson-if8yx
    @MarshallAnderson-if8yx 2 місяці тому

    What a big beautiful girl, that sound!!

  • @fighterbomberMiG27
    @fighterbomberMiG27 2 місяці тому

    Even through video I've got feeling how much power this warbird has. Incredible footage. Especially I love close-up camera work. My respect and Sub of course!!!!

  • @WalterFike
    @WalterFike 2 місяці тому

    A true combat b25 veteran aircraft

  • @doogalloonni
    @doogalloonni 2 місяці тому

    My personal favorite A/C

  • @Gary-q4p
    @Gary-q4p 2 місяці тому

    Ain't they beautiful❤

  • @jimb1801
    @jimb1801 2 місяці тому

    Awesome!!!

  • @DEIAGNUSDEI
    @DEIAGNUSDEI 2 місяці тому

    ... kráska

  • @RogerPickens
    @RogerPickens 3 місяці тому

    Never experienced anything else so thrilling

  • @DeezNugget
    @DeezNugget 3 місяці тому

    U got this ❤🎉

  • @SjjcckJfklos
    @SjjcckJfklos 3 місяці тому

    Mitchell,my velle......

  • @Joey-e4y
    @Joey-e4y 3 місяці тому

    That's when the military had a real man in it

  • @jimb1801
    @jimb1801 3 місяці тому

    Love that sound

  • @АлексейЧигарских-с1г

    Красивая машина!!!

  • @codyking4848
    @codyking4848 3 місяці тому

    Dang, for a second I thought it was floating down the runway until the tail dropped. Gorgeous touchdown. Like butter on a hot pan.

  • @janicepetiprin8565
    @janicepetiprin8565 3 місяці тому

    😮😮

  • @janicepetiprin8565
    @janicepetiprin8565 3 місяці тому

    Wow 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮