Types you’ll see alongside
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Last verified 2026-07-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Boeing B-29 Superfortress in the UK
The gazetteer records 1 Boeing B-29 Superfortress airframe (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 1 UK collection, in one region: East of England.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Boeing B-29A Superfortress 44-61748 |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Rarity on charge
One of only 1 in UK public collections.
Where the type is thickest
East of England has 1 collection recording the type.
Why it matters
The short story
Pressurised cabin, remote-controlled turrets, and a range that put Japan within reach from the Marianas — the most advanced bomber of the war, and the one that ended it. Duxford’s ‘It’s Hawg Wild’ flew the Korean War in black-and-silver night-intruder colours before crossing the Atlantic; it is the only complete Superfortress on this side of the ocean.
Type notes
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress in brief
| Type | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 1 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 1 |
Serials are the gazetteer's survey snapshot of what each collection records on charge — restorations move between workshops and reserve hangars, so check the museum page for opening times and current display status before travelling. Every type across all 118 museums is indexed in the Compendium.
Aircraft questions
Frequently asked
How many Boeing B-29 Superfortress airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 1 Boeing B-29 Superfortress airframe in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Boeing B-29 Superfortress airframes?
IWM Duxford has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.