The WWII Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” heavy Bomber will be one of the aircraft visiting for the Wings of Freedom Tour at the Museum of Flight.
The Collings Foundation’s WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR featuring the WWII Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” heavy Bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” heavy Bomber, B-25 Mitchell mid range bomber and P-51 Mustang fighter, will fly into Boeing Field/King County International Airport in Seattle, WA for a visit from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28 at the Museum of Flight located at 9404 East Marginal Way South.
The aircraft will arrive at Boeing Field/King County International Airport around 2:00 PM on June 26 and will be on display at Seattle Museum of Flight at Boeing Field/King County International Airport until the aircraft departs June 28 after 5:00 PM. Hours of ground tours and display are: 2:00 PM through 5:00 PM on Friday, June 26; 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM on Saturday, June 27; 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM on Sunday, June 28. The 30-minute flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times above.
This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history. The B-25 Mitchell is well known for flying the Doolittle Raid. The B-17 is one of only 8 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. 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 $450 per person. B-25 flights are $ 400. Get some “stick time” in the world’s greatest fighter! P-51 flights are $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour.
The Collings Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit educational foundation devoted to organizing “living history” events that allows people to learn more about their heritage and history through direct participation. The Nationwide WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR is celebrating its 26th year and visits an average of 110 cities in over 35 states annually. Since its start, tens of millions of people have seen the B-17, B-24 & P-51 display at locations everywhere. The WINGS OF FREEDOM tour is one of the most extraordinary and unique interactive traveling historical displays of its kind.
For reservations and information on flight experiences call 800-568-8924.