Author Topic: B-17 & B-24 at Museum of Flight June 20-23 (Read 204 times)

2stony · « **on:** June 17, 2003, 10:35:23 AM »

"The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour"

The Collings Foundation B-17G and B-24J "W.W.II" bombers will be at Boeing Field (King County Airport) June 20 - 23, 2003.

The airplanes will be parked at the Museum of Flight and are scheduled to arrive at about 2:00 p.m. on June 20th. As in the past you can tour the airplanes while on the ground and arrange for a local flight, an experience that will long be remembered. Flights are made early morning and late afternoon.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2003, 10:53:30 AM »

Will be there Sat. again...haven't been inside the B24 before...10am opening as usual I assume?

2stony · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2003, 11:02:25 AM »

Yes, the museum opens to the public from 10am-5pm.

Ripsnort, let me know what time you intend to show up and I'll try and get down to say hello. I got a chance to fly the Nine o' Nine in 97' for about 15 minutes. It was quite the "boner" and I have the whole thing on tape.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2003, 11:11:25 AM »

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Originally posted by 2stony
Yes, the museum opens to the public from 10am-5pm.

Ripsnort, let me know what time you intend to show up and I'll try and get down to say hello. I got a chance to fly the Nine o' Nine in 97' for about 15 minutes. It was quite the "boner" and I have the whole thing on tape.

I'll firm up commitment by bumping this thread later in the week..have to find out what the wifes schedule is.

2stony · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2003, 11:13:11 AM »

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have to find out what the wifes schedule is.

Ah, I know the feeling.

hawk220 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2003, 11:45:15 AM »

heres the mail i got regarding... I've done this many times and it's a kick in the a ss everytime. you will never forget it. don't forget your camera and earplugs!

"The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour"

The Collings Foundation B-17G and B-24J "W.W.II" bombers will be at Boeing Field (King County Airport) June 20 - 23, 2003.

The airplanes will be parked at the Museum of Flight and are scheduled to arrive at about 2:00 p.m. on June 20th. As in the past you can tour the airplanes while on the ground and arrange for a local flight, an experience that will long be remembered. Flights are made early morning and late afternoon.

Watch your local newspapers for ground tour schedules.

Walkthrough tours: $8.00/adults, $4.00/under 12.

Flight Experience: $400.00/per person for 30 minute flight. Please call 978-562-9182 for information about rides and to make reservations.

For media photos and information see the media section of the Collings web site: http://www.collingsfoundation.org/cf_media.htm or call 978-562-9182.

For more information see http://www.museumofflight.org and http://www.collingsfoundation.org

The Museum of Flight is located at 9404 East Marginal Way South on the Southwest side of Boeing Field (King County Airport).