{"product_id":"planetags-boeing-b-29a-44-61975","title":"Planetags Boeing B-29A 44-61975","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; column-count: 2; column-width: 260px; column-gap: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/PT25_B-29A_hero01_480x269_b3c2cd6a-fd08-42c9-be62-181151c9f102.webp?v=1791937514\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 0 24px; break-inside: avoid;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"break-inside: avoid;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOwn a piece of a Superfortress survivor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserve a connection to aviation history with a PlaneTags collectable crafted from the authentic skin of Boeing B-29A Superfortress 44-61975. Now restored and displayed as “Jack’s Hack” at the New England Air Museum, this aircraft survived target duty, a tornado and decades of storage before finding a lasting home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in partnership with the museum, this limited release turns part of the aircraft’s story into a tangible keepsake. Proceeds help support the New England Air Museum’s restoration and education efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/PT25_B-29_GALLERY02_480x600_11d45ce6-3bb1-43fd-a1a8-24c996752b86.webp?v=1791937534\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 24px 0; break-inside: avoid;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"break-inside: avoid;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Cold War service to museum preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleted in July 1945, B-29A serial number 44-61975 never saw combat. Instead, it played a distinctive role in Cold War operations with the 582nd Air Resupply Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter retirement to Aberdeen Proving Ground, the aircraft was rescued by the Bradley Air Museum, now known as the New England Air Museum. Rebuilt using parts from another B-29 and restored as “Jack’s Hack,” it now stands on display as a testament to the work of preserving historic aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/PT25_B-29_GALLERY01_480x600_94f22593-2f2c-4d1b-b173-1866abf11381.jpg?v=1791937548\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 24px 0; break-inside: avoid;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"break-inside: avoid;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA numbered piece of aircraft history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from genuine aircraft skin of B-29A Superfortress 44-61975.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually numbered within a total release of 3,850 pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-etched with the aircraft name and serial number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated in partnership with the New England Air Museum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProceeds support the museum’s restoration and education efforts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd it to your bomber collection or give it to an aviation enthusiast who values the stories behind surviving aircraft. Each tag preserves a physical link to this Superfortress while helping its museum continue to share aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/PT25_B-29_sample_sample2B.jpg?v=1791937526\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 24px 0; break-inside: avoid;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"break-inside: avoid;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAircraft characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/PT25_B29A_LineArt.webp?v=1791937562\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 24px 0; break-inside: avoid;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-29A Superfortress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44-61975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jack’s Hack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71,360 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 141 ft 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 ft 9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"break-inside: avoid;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAircraft performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120,000 lb; 135,000 lb maximum overload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,476 nautical miles at 25,000 ft with a 5,000 lb bomb load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum cruise speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 311 knots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31,850 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twelve .50-calibre machine guns, one 20 mm cannon and a 20,000 lb bomb load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four Wright R-3350-23 Duplex Cyclone 18-cylinder air-cooled radial engines with two General Electric turbo-superchargers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Planetags","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42808707317842,"sku":"44-61975","price":204.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/PDCT__vendor___SKU___IMGPOS_18.png?v=1791937937","url":"https:\/\/pilotshop.co.nz\/products\/planetags-boeing-b-29a-44-61975","provider":"Pilot Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}