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Presented by the Commemorative Air Force, the B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raiders is one of only three remaining that are actively flying in the U.S. today. This aircraft was the first Flying Fortress to be restored solely for the sake of education and use as a flying museum, and is an accurately restored B-17, bristling with machine guns and featuring period-specific equipment.
Hosted by Douglas Municipal - Gene Chambers Airport, the visiting aircraft will also include the populr twin engine C-45 transport in which the whole family can fly together.
Both warbirds are notable for their historic importance and level of restoration, and will offer cockpit tours and flights to the public beginning Tuesday afternoon May 31st.
The public is invited to enjoy on-board tours and warbird flights with the aircraft crews at Douglas Municipal – Gene Chambers Airport, 440 Elton D Brooks Blvd, Douglas, Georgia 31535.
Admission to the event is $10 per adult, $5 for children under 12, and $20 for a family of up to five and includes access to all the aircraft for cockpit tours.
Warbird flights start as low as $100 for the Navy transport. Seats on the B-17 start at $495.
Ground tours will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Tuesday, and from 10:00 to 4:00 on Wednesday and Thursday, excluding flying times.
Those who wish to fly can call
855-FLY-A-B17 (1-855-359-2217) or reserve online at
B17TexasRaiders.org or see more on
Facebook.com/B17TexasRaiders
