Beale Air Force Base in Yuba County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

B-29 Propeller

Photographed by Kevin W., January 27, 2025

1. B-29 Propeller Marker

Inscription. This B-29 propeller is dedicated to those gallant airmen who have defended the principles of freedom which all Americans cherish. It serves to remind us that while freedom is a precious human right, its preservation demands constant vigilance.

The famed B-29 Superfortress first flew in February 1944 and retired from active service in August 1960. It contributed greatly to the Allies victory in the Pacific Theater in World War II.

Erected by Beale Air Force Base.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1944.

Location. 39° 6.821′ N, 121° 23.898′ W. Memorial is in Beale Air Force Base, California, in Yuba County. It is on C Street 0.1 miles north of 16th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 6000 C Street, Beale AFB CA 95903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General Edward F. Beale (here, next to this marker); U2 Dragon Lady (within shouting distance of this marker); SR-71A Blackbird (approx. 0.4 miles away); 100 Years of Military Flying Heritage (approx. half a mile away); Beale AFB POW/MIA Memorial (approx. half

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a mile away); MC-12W Project Liberty Team Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Independence Hall (approx. half a mile away); Northrop T-38 Talon (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beale Air Force Base.

B-29 Propeller and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 27, 2025

2. B-29 Propeller and Marker

Photographed by Kevin W., January 27, 2025

3. B-29 Propeller Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.