National Museum of the US Air Force. This B-29, 'Bockscar', was the plane that dropped the second atomic bomb, named 'Fat Man', over Nagasaki on August 9th, 1945. Canon EOS 40D, EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens.
This shrapnel spattered nose is believed to be from an SB-29 which was part destroyed at the China Lake ranges. She was used to donate parts to 'Doc', a B-29 being restored at Wichita. Located behind the Kansas Aviation Museum.
A very interesting find in the aircraft storage area at the Warner-Robins Museum in late 1988, this unidentified B-29 Superfortress nose has clearly suffered from neglect over the years.
Back in 1988 there were very few buildings at the Warner-Robins AFB museum and display space was at a premium. Their B-29B Superfortress was one of many veteran aircraft on display outside, she was clearly marked then as 'The Bonnie Lee'.