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B-29 Frozen in Time

Season 23 Episode 3 | 53m 54s  | Video has closed captioning.

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.

Aired: 01/29/96

Expired: 12/15/15

Rating: TV-PG

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