When Male Pilots Feared the B-29 Superfortress, Two Women Took the Controls

When Male Pilots Feared the B-29 Superfortress, Two Women Took the Controls

Challenge and Selection During World War II, the Boeing B‑29 Superfortress stood as one of the most advanced and complex bombers of its time. Designed for high-altitude missions, the aircraft faced early setbacks, with unreliable engines that often caught fire. As male pilots grew wary of flying this massive four-engine plane, one man found an unusual solution. Lieutenant Colonel Paul W. Tibbets selected two Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs)…