TREE HOUSE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

OGDEN, 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

Tree House Children's Museum is a unique and interactive museum for children located in Ogden, Utah. The museum is designed to provide children with a fun and educational experience through hands-on exhibits and activities. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once a department store, and it has been transformed into a colorful and playful space that children are sure to love.

The exhibits at Tree House Children's Museum are designed to engage children of all ages. Some of the most popular exhibits include a giant Lite-Brite wall, a construction zone where kids can build and play with tools, a pretend grocery store, and a science lab. There is also a play area for toddlers, complete with a soft play structure and sensory activities.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including story time, art classes, and holiday celebrations. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday and admission is affordable, making it a great option for families looking for a fun and educational outing in Ogden. Overall, Tree House Children's Museum is a wonderful destination for families with young children who are looking for a unique and engaging museum experience.

TREE HOUSE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in OGDEN UT. US MID #8404900018

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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TREE HOUSE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
347 E 22ND ST
OGDEN
UT
84401

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MID # 8404900018
Name TREE HOUSE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 41.226501, -111.971924
CODES FIPS State Code: 49
FIPS County Code: 057
US Census Tract: 201100
US Census Block: 1046