B-29: Frozen in Time (NOVA Classics) | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS

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From the NOVA archives, the story of an abandoned B-29 bomber in Greenland brought back to life after more than 50 years is one of our most beloved documentaries. First aired in 1996, NOVA accompanies famed test pilot Darryl Greenamyer and his intrepid crew on a perilous mission to repair and re-fly a B-29 bomber stranded on the Greenland icecap since 1947. In the face of incredible hardships, the team struggles to bring the old warbird back to life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 12:00 Digging the B-29 Out of Mud 16:47 Repairing the Plane 38:14 Winter Returns & Tragedy Strikes 47:11 The Final Attempt 53:15 Conclusion B-29 plane, kee bird, thule, b-29 bomber, world war II, plane restoration, war plane Official website: https://to.pbs.org/4paZ7EJ #novapbs 1996 WGBH Educational Foundation All rights reserved This program was produced by GBH, which is solely responsible for its content. This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station here: https://pbs.org/donate/ Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR 📰 Stay up to date on the latest science discoveries, full episodes, articles, videos, and more by signing up for NOVA's newsletter here: https://to.pbs.org/4brCC7Y 🛍️ Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ Follow on social for more NOVA content Twitter: https://twitter.com/novapbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novapbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@novapbs #fulldocumentary #aviation #B29