OGDEN'S GEORGE S. ECCLES DINOSAUR PARK

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's George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park is a popular attraction located in Ogden, Utah. Established in 1963, the park is spread across 8 acres of land and is home to more than 100 life-sized dinosaur sculptures. The park is named after George S. Eccles, a prominent Utah businessman and philanthropist who donated a significant amount of money to the park's construction.

Visitors to the park can explore the various exhibits and displays that showcase the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures that once roamed the earth. The sculptures are incredibly realistic and accurately depict the physical features and behaviors of these extinct creatures.

In addition to the outdoor exhibits, the park also features an indoor museum that houses a variety of dinosaur skeletons and fossils. Visitors can learn about the history of dinosaurs and their evolution through interactive exhibits and displays.

The park also offers a variety of educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. These include guided tours, workshops, and summer camps.

Overall, Ogden's George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park is a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in the history of dinosaurs and the natural world. Its extensive collection of sculptures and exhibits make it a fun and educational destination for families, school groups, and dinosaur enthusiasts.

OGDEN'S GEORGE S. ECCLES DINOSAUR PARK is a Uncategorized or General Museum in OGDEN UT. US MID #8404900204

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 813,829 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact OGDEN'S GEORGE S. ECCLES DINOSAUR PARK

OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION
1544 PARK BLVD
OGDEN
UT
84401-0803

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OGDEN'S GEORGE S. ECCLES DINOSAUR PARK Information

MID # 8404900204
Name OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION
Alternate Name OGDEN'S GEORGE S. ECCLES DINOSAUR PARK
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 870523122
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 923,999
REVENUE 813,829
LAT/LONG 41.238469, -111.932346
CODES FIPS State Code: 49
FIPS County Code: 057
US Census Tract: 200700
US Census Block: 1006