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Birth of the B-29

This 1945 War Department film documents the design, testing, and production of the B-29 “superfortress” bomber which was used in the air cam… read more

This 1945 War Department film documents the design, testing, and production of the B-29 “superfortress” bomber which was used in the air campaign against Japan in World War II and carried the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. close

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Birth of the B-29

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Program ID:
327433-1
Category:
Vignette
Format:
Vignette
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 09, 2015 | 12:38pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Aug 10, 2015 | 12:38am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Aug 09, 2015 | 12:38pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 10, 2015 | 12:38am EDT | C-SPAN 3