Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

B-29 “Superfortress”

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

1. B-29 “Superfortress” Marker

Inscription. The B-29 Superfortress served proudly in two major conflicts. During World War II the Boeing-built bomber was well-suited for its long-range role of attacking the Japanese homeland from distant bases[.] Once again thrust into battle in 1950, the aircraft was used effectively against targets in North Korea.

From 1943 to 1953, the aircraft and its R-3350 engines were a significant part of the depot maintenance workload on Tinker AFB.

Characteristics: Span: 141' • Length: 99' • Height: 30' • Gross weight: 137,500 lbs • Top speed: 364 mph • Range: 4,200 miles • Ordnance: 20,000 lbs.

Dedicated September 12, 1986
Maj Gen William P. Bowden
OC-ALC Commander

Erected 1986 by U.S. Air Force Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Korean • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.

Location. 35° 26.026′ N, 97° 24.222′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Tinker Air Force Base. It can be reached from South Air Depot Boulevard south of Interstate 40, on the left when traveling

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south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oklahoma City OK 73145, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Tornado Forecast (a few steps from this marker); F-4D “Phantom II” (within shouting distance of this marker); C-135 “Stratolifter” (within shouting distance of this marker); B-52 “Stratofortress” (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas Aircraft Historic Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); EA-6B “Prowler” (within shouting distance of this marker); Tinker AFB Historic Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Tinker Air Force Base 75th Anniversary Time Capsule (within shouting distance

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

2. B-29 “Superfortress” Marker

of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

More about this marker. It is in Charles B. Hall Airpark at the entrance to Tinker Air Force Base. The airpark is open to the public from dawn to dusk daily unless heightened security warrants closure.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.