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A B-29 Superfortress, known as ‘Doc,’ taxis before

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A B-29 Superfortress, known as ‘Doc,’ taxis before takeoff for its first flight in approximately 60 years, July 17, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Hundreds of people gathered on and around McConnell AFB to watch this historic flight. (U.S Air Force photo/)

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17/07/2016
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McConnell AFB, Kansas
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