Famous WWII Bomber And Fighter Planes Visit Oklahoma City
Valair Aviation will host aircraft on display for the Collings Foundation’s Wing of Freedom Tour at Wiley Post Airport (KPWA) in Oklahoma City, OK. The tour is open to the public April 6th – 8th.
Billed as “The Ultimate Living History Experience,” this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity offers attendees the opportunity to fly aboard the B-17 or B-24 Bombers or get some “stick time” in the world’s only Dual Control P-51C Mustang Fighter.
“This is a very exciting event for the community and we are proud to host this showcase of American aviation history at our facility,” stated Jeff Snyder, president of Valair. “We look forward to see people of all ages take advantage of this opportunity to see several of the most famous aircraft of the WWII era.”
Valair will host the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator and P-51 Mustang for a public static display and morning/evening flights. They will provide ‘Wings of Freedom’ Flight Experiences for the restored World War II aircraft: B-17 and B-24 for $425 per person / per flight. Walk-through tours are available $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 years and younger.
The "Wings of Freedom Tour" has two goals: to honor the sacrifices made by our veterans that allow us to enjoy our freedom; and to educate the visitors, especially younger Americans, about our national history and heritage.
The Foundation encourages people to tour the planes, talk to the veterans who come to visit the aircraft, and participate in a "flight experience.” In twenty-two years, the tour has made more than 2,600 visits to airports across the United States and Alaska. While the exact number of visitors is difficult to gauge, it is estimated that between 3.5 and 4 million people see these “warbirds” annually. (Photos provided by The Collings Foundation)
Source: 19 March 2012 - www.collingsfoundation.org
Photo: Wings of Freedom WWII Bomber And Fighter Vintage Aircraft will be on display in Oklahoma City from April 6-8 as part of a nationwide tour. Photo Provided (Photo by Shephard Group)
(3/19/2012)
|
|
| |
• PZL-Świdnik exhibits advanced technology at EuroPoltech 2013
(4/18/2013)
PZL-Świdnik SA, an AgustaWestland company, is pleased to announce its participation at EUROPOLTECH 2013 (17-19th April, Warsaw, EXPO XXI Warsaw International Expocentre). ...>>
• Russian Helicopters showcases multirole Ka-32A11BC and Ka-226T in China
(4/18/2013)
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, is showcasing the multirole Ka-32A1...>>
• Su-35 to premiere at Le Bourget
(4/18/2013)
Russia’s Su-35 fighter jet will be making its world premiere at the at the International Paris Air Show. The 50th air show at Le Bourget will be held on June 17-23....>>
• Indian Air Force Practices in Biggest War Game
(4/16/2013)
Indian Air Force practices for twin-front contingency against China, Pakistan in biggest wargame. China can "throw'' at least 21 fighter squadrons against India, from its eight air...>>
• Ka-32A11BC demonstrates its Aerial Firefighting capabilities at Conference in France
(4/11/2013)
As part of the Global Helicopter Firefighting Initiative (GHFI), Russian Helicopters (a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of the State Corporation Rostec) is a sponsor of the Aerial F...>>
• US Navy Dry Cargo Ship Conducts Flight Operations with MV-22
(4/10/2013)
Republic of the Philippines by Ensign Chang Liu, MPS Squadron Three Public Affairs - Marine Corps pilots from the Okinawa-based "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-26...>>
• Vulcan bomber signed up for RAF Cosford Air Show
(4/6/2013)
The only remaining airborne Vulcan bomber is set to make a return appearance in Shropshire at RAF Cosford’s 75th Anniversary Air Show....>>
|
|
|
4/5 Generation Fighters 
