[Boeing flight crew with Boeing XB-29 Superfortress aircraft]

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Identifier2011-06-24_image_115SourceThe John Fornasero Papers (2011-06-24), Box 2, Folder 10DescriptionPhotograph of a Boeing flight crew with a Boeing XB-29 Superfortress aircraft (designation "Flying Guinea Pig"), circa 1944. Identified individuals: Bob Robbins (seated, far right) and John Fornasero (seated, second from right). The aircraft's nose art depicts a guinea pig with wings.

Inscription on verso: "About 1944 / Boeing Flight Test men / Bob Robbins was first man ever to fly a 'B-47' bomber. About 1948 or '49. / Plane?? / Bottom row: Bob Robbins, far right / John Fornasero next to Bob -- both wearing caps / Top row -- I can’t remember men's names."Creation Datecirca 1944SubjectAir pilotsBoeing Company--EmployeesBoeing XB-29 SuperfortressFornasero, John B., 1904-1967Nose artRobbins, Robert M.Test pilotsBoeing XB-29 Superfortress "Flying Guinea Pig"Extent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 4 x 4 in.LanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe John Fornasero Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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