JEREMIAH SMITH AND ABIGAIL DEMONT SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION IN

LAYTON, 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 Jeremiah Smith and Abigail DeMont Smith Family Foundation in Layton, Utah is a non-profit organization that provides financial support to individuals and organizations within the community of Davis County. Established in 1996, the foundation has since provided over $1.2 million in grants and scholarships to individuals, businesses, and organizations that support the community.

The foundation is funded through the generous donations of its founders, Jeremiah and Abigail Smith. The foundation is committed to investing in and strengthening the community, with a mission to promote the well-being of individuals and families in Davis County.

The foundation offers a wide range of grants and scholarships to support individuals and organizations within the community. These grants are awarded to individuals and organizations that are working to create positive change and promote growth within the community. Examples of grants and scholarships include financial aid for students, grants for small businesses, grants for nonprofits, and grants to support community projects.

The foundation also offers a variety of educational and leadership programs. The foundation's goal is to develop leaders who can make a positive impact on the community. These programs include leadership development programs, mentorship programs, and seminars on various topics.

The Jeremiah Smith and Abigail DeMont Smith Family Foundation is committed to making a positive impact in the community and promoting the well-being of individuals and families in Davis County. Through their generous donations and commitment to supporting the community, the foundation has been able to make a difference in the lives of many individuals and organizations.

JEREMIAH SMITH AND ABIGAIL DEMONT SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION IN is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LAYTON UT. US MID #8404900222

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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JEREMIAH SMITH AND ABIGAIL DEMONT SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION IN
1984 W MARK ST
LAYTON
UT
84041-4929

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MID # 8404900222
Name JEREMIAH SMITH AND ABIGAIL DEMONT SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION IN
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 870638434
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 16
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.087845, -112.002755
CODES FIPS State Code: 49
FIPS County Code: 011
US Census Tract: 125801
US Census Block: 3006