Wings of Freedom Tour 2017: Valparaiso, IN
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Wings of Freedom Tour 2017: Valparaiso, IN
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What: The Wings of Freedom Tour featuring the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, North American B-25 Mitchell and North American P-51 Mustang, four of America’s most famous WWII aircraft.
When: August 4-6. 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM August 4; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM August 5; and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM August 6.
Where: Porter County Regional Airport, 4207 Murvihill Road, Valparaiso, IN.
Why: To honor the veterans of WWII, to educate the nation about the history and impact WWII had on our country, and to assure that the memory of those who gave their life for their country will never be forgotten.
How: All three aircraft are available for walkthrough tours for $15 for Adults and $5 for Children 12 and under. WWII Veterans are admitted for free. Flights are available aboard the aircraft for a tax-deductible donation. B-17 and B-24 flights are $450 per person. Flights on the B-25 are $400. Bomber rides are 30 minutes in duration. "Stick-time" aboard the P-51 is $2200 for 30-minutes and $3200 for 1-hour. Pilot’s license not required. For more information or to schedule a ride call 800-568-8924.
Other activities will include Food & Beverages from EAA Chapter 104, an Honor Flight Chicago display, WWII-era Automobiles, and an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, August 5 from 7am to 11am.
Supermarine Mk. IX Spitfire "BR601" will be making an appearance at this tour stop!
Who: The Collings Foundation, a 501c3 Non-Profit Educational Foundation based in Stow, MA. What: The Wings of Freedom Tour featuring the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, North American B-25 Mitchell and North American P-51 Mustang, four of America’s most famous WWII aircraft.
When: August 4-6. 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM August 4; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM August 5; and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM August 6.
Where: Porter County Regional Airport, 4207 Murvihill Road, Valparaiso, IN.
Why: To honor the veterans of WWII, to educate the nation about the history and impact WWII had on our country, and to assure that the memory of those who gave their life for their country will never be forgotten.
How: All three aircraft are available for walkthrough tours for $15 for Adults and $5 for Children 12 and under. WWII Veterans are admitted for free. Flights are available aboard the aircraft for a tax-deductible donation. B-17 and B-24 flights are $450 per person. Flights on the B-25 are $400. Bomber rides are 30 minutes in duration. "Stick-time" aboard the P-51 is $2200 for 30-minutes and $3200 for 1-hour. Pilot’s license not required. For more information or to schedule a ride call 800-568-8924.
Other activities will include Food & Beverages from EAA Chapter 104, an Honor Flight Chicago display, WWII-era Automobiles, and an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, August 5 from 7am to 11am.
Supermarine Mk. IX Spitfire "BR601" will be making an appearance at this tour stop!
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The Collings Foundation's Mk. IX Spitfire will be making an appearance at the Valparaiso, IN tour stop of the National "Wings of Freedom Tour." Valparaiso is one of only two "Wings of Freedom Tour" cities to host this iconic aircraft.
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Footage I took of the B-17 and P-51 flying off the wing of the B-24 as we moved from Kankakee, IL to Valparaiso, IN.
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlnZOcHT5Fc&t=4s[/media]
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlnZOcHT5Fc&t=4s[/media]
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Nice! Someday I'm hoping it works out for me to tag along on a ferry flightwarbirdguy wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:22 pm Footage I took of the B-17 and P-51 flying off the wing of the B-24 as we moved from Kankakee, IL to Valparaiso, IN.
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlnZOcHT5Fc&t=4s[/media]
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