WWII warbirds to visit Paine Field

  • SCBJ staff
  • Wednesday, June 16, 2010 1:02pm

The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom tour lands at the Flying Heritage Collection at Paine Field June 23-25.

This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about the unique and rare treasures of aviation history. The B-17, B-24 and P-51 have been known worldwide as the backbones of Allied airpower of WWII. Now is your chance to fly aboard.

Wings of Freedom offers flight experiences.

A 30-minute B-17 flight is a $425 donation per person (minimum six passengers, maximum 10).

A 30-minute B-24 flights is a $425 donation per person (minimum six passengers, maximum 10).

P-51C flight training costs $2,200 for a half-hour of flight instruction or $3,200 for a full hour of flight instruction.

To reserve a flight experience slot, call 800-568-8924. For more information, visit www.collingsfoundation.org.

Visitors are invited to explore the aircraft inside and out. A $12 donation for adults and $6 donation for children under 12 is requested for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft.

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