OGDEN UNION STATION

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

Ogden Union Station is a historic train station located in Ogden, Utah. The station was built in 1924 and served as a hub for train travel in the region until the 1970s. Today, the station has been converted into a museum and transportation center.

The station's grand architecture includes a large clock tower, ornate brickwork, and a grand entrance. Inside, visitors can explore exhibits on the history of train travel in the region, including a collection of vintage train cars and locomotives. The museum also features exhibits on local history, art, and culture.

In addition to its museum offerings, Ogden Union Station is still a functioning transportation center, serving as a hub for Amtrak and local bus services. The station also hosts events throughout the year, including concerts, festivals, and exhibits.

Ogden Union Station is a popular destination for visitors to the Ogden area, offering a unique glimpse into the history of train travel in the West. Its combination of historic architecture, museum exhibits, and modern transportation services make it a must-visit location for travelers and locals alike.

OGDEN UNION STATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in OGDEN UT. US MID #8404900030

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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OGDEN UNION STATION
2501 WALL AVENUE
OGDEN
UT
84401

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MID # 8404900030
Name OGDEN UNION STATION
Alternate Name OGDEN UNION STATION
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 41.220649, -111.978882
CODES FIPS State Code: 49
FIPS County Code: 057
US Census Tract: 201100
US Census Block: 1049