SYRACUSE CITY MUSEUM

SYRACUSE, UT

Boeing B-29 "Superfortress" Hill Aerospace Museum

Boeing B-29 "Superfortress"

History of the B-29 "Superfortress"
Designed in 1940 as a replacement for the B-17 and B-24, the B-29 first flew in September 1942. In December 1943, U.S. Army Air Forces leadership decided to assign the future Superfortress fleet to Asia, where its extensive range made it well suited for the long overseas flights against the Japanese homeland in the Pacific. With the onset of the Korea War in June 1950, the B-29 returned to combat. Advanced features of the B-29 when introduced to the Air Force included a pressurized cabin, an electronic fire-control system, and remote-controlled machine-gun turrets.

Utah's B-29 Connection
Hill Air Force Base and Utah have a storied history with the B-29. During World War II, the 509th Composite Group-the first atomic weapons unit-trained at Wendover Field, Utah, an installation supported by Hill Field. The men and women of Hill later played a critical role in repairing, maintaining, storing, and refurbishing B-29s after World War Il to support the Korean War.

Straight Flush
Glen L. Martin Company, located in in Omaha, Nebraska, built this B-29 and delivered it to the U.S. Army Air Forces on August 6, 1945, the same day another B-29 dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, Its assignment history includes several bases across the United States. It retired from service in 1953 and then it came to the Hill Aerospace Museum in 1983. Museum staff are restoring this B-29 to depict Straight Flush (tail## 44-27301), assigned to the 509th Composite Group at Wendover Field, Utah. On August 6, 1945, Captain Claude Eartherly flew weather reconnaissance in Straight Flush over Japan to determine if there was enough visibility for the Enola Gay to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

S/N 52-10862 
Service: 1944-1960  
Crew: Nine to fourteen
Engines: Four Wright R-3350-23 radial; 2,200 hp each 
Wingspan: 141 ft 3 in 
Length: 99 ft 0 in
Height: 27 ft 9 in
Weight: Empty: 70,140 Ibs; max: 135,000 Ibs
Speed: Cruise: 220 mph; max: 365 mph 
Range: 5,830 miles
Ceiling: 32,000 ft
Armament: Twelve .50-caliber machine guns; up to 20,000 lbs bombs
Boeing B-29 "Superfortress" Credit: rocbolt

The Syracuse City Museum is a historical museum located in Syracuse, Utah. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Syracuse and the surrounding area. The museum has a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of Syracuse from its early settlement to the present day.

The museum is housed in a historic building that was once a schoolhouse. The building has been restored and renovated to serve as a museum. The museum features several exhibits that showcase the history of Syracuse, including exhibits on the early settlers, the agriculture industry, and the growth of the community.

Visitors to the museum can explore the exhibits, view historical artifacts, and learn about the rich history of Syracuse. The museum also hosts special events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and cultural events.

Overall, the Syracuse City Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Syracuse and the surrounding area. With its collection of artifacts and exhibits, the museum offers visitors a unique and insightful look into the history of this charming community.

SYRACUSE CITY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SYRACUSE UT. US MID #8404900017

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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SYRACUSE CITY MUSEUM
1726 HERITAGE LN
SYRACUSE
UT
84075

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MID # 8404900017
Name SYRACUSE CITY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.08862, -112.061536
CODES FIPS State Code: 49
FIPS County Code: 011
US Census Tract: 125403
US Census Block: 1009