B-29 Superfortress

The B-29 Superfortress was a heavy bomber used by the United States during World War II. Known for its advanced technology for the time, it featured pressurized cabins, remote-controlled gun turrets, and high-altitude capabilities. The B-29 played a key role in the Pacific Theater, particularly in bombing missions against Japan, including the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Its design allowed for longer missions and greater payloads than earlier bombers, significantly impacting aerial warfare and helping to shorten the war. The B-29 remains an iconic symbol of military aviation technology from that era.