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Alvin T George - Gunner B-29 "Duke of Albuquerque"


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During the war, Mr Alvin T. George flew 33 missions over Japan, as part of the 73rd Bomb Wing. His B-29, "Duke of Albuquerque," had Tail code Z8 and aircraft serial number 44-69829.

 

Amazingly, the "Duke of Albuquerque" is still around, rather than scrapped, like the majority of American military craft after the war. This B-29 has been restored and is currently on display in - where else - Albuquerque, New Mexico at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.

 

Online I managed to find a couple photos of this B-29's crew, as well as a photo of the ground crew.

 

Mr George passed away in 2010.

 

I managed to acquire Mr George's named B-10 and his named A2 jackets, as well as one of his lightweight tan flight suits and green HBT coveralls.

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