Not sure about reversing props on the B-29 but they used tugs mostly for moving the aircraft. As far as C-130's, I flew them in Nam and we backed them into/out parking spots with the reverse mode. We also used the reverse mode on all landings, especially short field and dirt runways to decrease landing distances and help out the brakes. The brakes on a C-130 had anti-skid and were very effective. When we backed out of parking spots we would put the loadmaster on a long cord and headset and he would provide help in directing our backing and also act as a safety observer. The C-130 also had a down speed button for each engine which decreased the prop rpm to reduce thrust when the aircraft was taxiing with a light load or empty. Props on the C-130 normally ran at 100% rpm and propeller pitch automatically adjusted to the amount of throttle applied. Usually we taxied with the inboard engines in downspeed mode as the outboards had better power leverage and we could turn/taxi without using the steering tiller or differential braking. C-130s were one of my favorite planes after the T-38 and MD-11. Had breakfast with Gen Tibbets once and had a wonderful chance to ask him a lot of questions on his experiences. Believe his grandson is an Air Force Maj General who was the B-2 Wing Commander at Whiteman AFB, Mo. '
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