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MILLBERG, Beau Jul 11, 1980 - Jul 21, 2021

ORWELL [emdash] Beau E. Millberg, age 41 of Orwell, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Ashtabula Co. Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1980, the son of David L. & Doreen L. (Buckley) Millberg and resided in Gastonia, NC for several years before returning to this area four years ago.…

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B-29 flight July 2021 4

B-29 flight July 2021 4

  • Howard Greninger/Tribune-Star
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Passengers in the rear section of the B-29 "Doc" had to rely on a video screen to see the view from the front of the aircraft. The screen allowed passengers to watch the plane while landing at Terre Haute Regional Airport.

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B-29 flight July 2021 3

B-29 flight July 2021 3

  • Howard Greninger/Tribune-Star
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The B-29 "Doc" has side bubble windows that allowed side gunners to look out in front of the plane as well as behind, including seeing the plane's tail. This is a video from a flight aboard "Doc" after taking off from Terre Haute Regional Airport.

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B-29 flight July 2021 2

B-29 flight July 2021 2

  • Howard Greninger/Tribune-Star
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The top gunner on a B-29 had a full view of the aircraft, from the tail wing and all around the plane. This is the view aboard the B-29 "Doc" which took off from Terre Haute Regional Airport.

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B-29 flight July 2021

B-29 flight July 2021

  • Howard Greninger/Tribune-Star
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The rear of the B-29 was for the tail gunner, who would watch for approaching enemy aircraft while working a gun sight. This is the view aboard the B-29 "Doc" which took off from Terre Haute Regional Airport.