Photograph. Boeing B-29 flight engineer seated before large instrument panel and handling controls. Official Caption: "Rome, 6/6/45--B-29 flight engineer control station--A Boeing B-29 flight engineer is shown seated before the array of dials which make up his instrument panel, in the first photo of the Superfortress engineer station authorized by the U.S. War Department. The main feature which distinguishes the control system of the B-29 from previous designs is that the pilot and co-pilot, because of the presence of the flight engineer, have been relieved of most engine controls and basic mechanical system operations. Thus they can concentrate on flying technique and combat strategy. The pilot, however, may at any time override the engineer's throttle controls to maintain sole command of the plane. The engineer sits directly behind the co-pilot, facing toward the rear of the plane,--FF photo—serviced by Rome OWI (A List Out). Approved by appropriate military authority. 6568." Location unknown. 6 June 1945