The Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom fly into Lost Nation Airport Wednesday, August 8
In honor of our WWII Veterans ~ The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour Brings Extremely Rare Bomber and Fighter Aircraft for Local Living History Display as Part of 110-city Nationwide Tour
WHERE: The WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR will be on display at Willoughby Lost Nation Municipal Airport in Willoughby, located at Classic Jet Center, 1969 Lost Nation Rd.
WHEN: The WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR will arrive at Willoughby Lost Nation Municipal Airport at 2:00 PM on August 8 and will be on display at Classic Jet Center at Willoughby Lost Nation Municipal Airport until the aircraft departs August 10 at 12:00 PM. Hours of ground tours and display are: 3:00 PM through 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 8; 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 9; 9:00 AM through 12:00 PM on Friday, August 10. The 30-minute flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times above.
WHO: 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 in its 23rd 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.
WHY: The WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR travels the nation a flying tribute to the flight crews who flew them, the ground crews who maintained them, the workers who built them, the soldiers, sailors and airmen they helped protect; and the citizens and families that share the freedom that they helped preserve. The B-17 & B-24 were the backbone of the American effort during the war from 1942 to 1945 and were famous for their ability to sustain damage and still accomplish the mission. Despite the risks of anti-aircraft fire, attacking enemy fighters, and the harrowing environment of sub-zero temperatures, many B-17s and B-24s safely brought their crews home. The P-51 Mustang was affectionately known as the bombers “Little Friend” – saving countless crews from attacking axis fighters. After the war, many aircraft were scrapped for their raw aluminum to rebuild a nation in post-war prosperity and therefore very few were spared. The rarity of the B-17, B-24 & P-51 - and their importance to telling the story of WWII is why the Collings Foundation continues to fly and display the aircraft nationwide. At each location we encourage local veterans and their families to visit and share their experiences and stories with the public. For aviation enthusiasts, the tour provides opportunity for the museum to come to the visitor and not the other way around! Visitors can find out more by visiting our website at www.collingsfoundation.org.
Labels: B-17, B-24, Collings Foundation, P-51, Wings of Freedom Tour
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