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Wings of Freedom Tour to be at Page Field

By Staff | Jan 13, 2010

Aviation enthusiasts and history buffs will have the opportunity to tour or take flight in rare, historic WWII aircraft when the Collings Foundation brings its Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” heavy bomber, Consolidated B-24J Liberator “Witchcraft” heavy bomber and North American Dual Control P-51C Mustang “Betty Jane” to Page Field General Aviation Airport on Monday, Jan. 25 through Wednesday, Jan. 27.

The stop in Fort Myers is part of the Collings Foundation’s “Wing of Freedom Tour,” an annual 110-city nationwide tour in its 21st year of showcasing rare living aviation history. The B-17, one of the most recognizable bomber aircraft of WWII, is one of only nine in the nation in flying condition. The B-24J and Dual Control P-51C are the sole remaining examples of their type flying in the world.

The public is invited to take ground tours or make reservations for flight experiences. The planes will be displayed on the ramp at the north end of Page Field.

Walkthrough tours are available for $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Ground tour and display hours are 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26; and 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

The flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times. Flight costs for the B-17 or B-24 are $425 per person for a 30-minute flight. P-51 flights are $2,200 for a 30-minute flight and $3,200 for a full hour. All flight experiences are a tax-deductible donation. For flight reservations, call 800-568-8924. For more information, visit www.collingsfoundation.org.