Thursday, July 31, 2014

Wings of Freedom Tour in Paducah

THE PADUCAH SUN
A piece of World War II history will visit Paducah through Friday at Barkley Regional Airport's Midwest Aviation at 200 Hardy Roberts Drive.

The Wings of Freedom Tour of the World War II vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 Mustang will be displayed.

The tour brings rare bomber and fighter aircraft for local living history display as part of a 110-city nationwide tour.

Visitors can explore the aircraft inside and out. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12 for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft. World War II veterans can tour for free.

Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $450 a person, and 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.