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Aircraft History Built by Boeing. Constructors Number 11526. Assigned to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as B-29A-60-BN Superfortress serial number 44-62049. On August 25, 1951 delivered to the Royal Air Force (RAF) as Washington B.1 serial number WW353. On September 23, 1952 arrived in Australia and delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Washington B.1 serial nmber A76-1 was assigned to the aircraft, though it was never applied to the airframe. Assigned to the Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU) where it was used for testing and trials. On September 5, 1956 struck off charge. On October 23, 1956 sold for scrap. During September 1957 scrapped at Tocumwal Airfield. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - B-29A-60-BN Superfortress 44-62049 "62049 to RAF as Washington B.1 WW353 Aug 25, 1951, to RAAF in 1952" ADF Serials - Washington WW353 / A76-1 Contribute
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