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The Flying First
A 1st Bombardment Squadron Boeing B-29-50-BW Superfortress tail number 42-24791 nicknamed the "Big Time Operator." After storage at Naval Air Station, China Lake, Cali., the nose of the bomber was acquired by the Air Force Museum and was grafted onto museum building at Beale AFB, Cali., 1986. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)