Participating in the Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom Tour, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” WWII heavy bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII heavy bomber and P-51 Mustang fighter will fly into Concord Municipal Airport for a visit from Sept. 24 to 26.
This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history. The B-17 is one of only 10 in flying condition in the United States, the B-24J and full dual Control P-51C Mustang are the sole remaining examples of their type flying in the world. Visitors are invited to explore the aircraft inside and out – $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12 is requested for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft. World War II veterans can tour through the aircraft at no cost. Discounted rates for school groups. Visitors may also experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually take a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircraft. Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $425 per person. P-51 flights are $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour. For reservations and information on flight experiences call 800-568-8924.
The tour will arrive at 2 p.m. Sept. 24 and will be on display until the aircraft departs Sept. 26 at noon. Hours of ground tours and display are: 2-5 p.m. on Sept. 24; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 25; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Sept. 26. The 30-minute flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times above.
The Wings of Freedom Tour travels the nation a flying tribute to the flight crews who flew them, the ground crews who maintained them, the workers who built them, the soldiers, sailors and airmen they helped protect; and the citizens and families that share the freedom that they helped preserve.
