The Wings of Freedom Tour will return to Valparaiso on July 21 through the 23rd at the Porter County Regional Airport.
The Wings of Freedom Tour features the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 Mustang, three of America’s most famous WWII bomber and fighter aircraft. You're invited to come out from noon to 5 p.m. on July 21; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 22 and 9 a.m. to noon on July 23.
All three aircraft are available for walk-through tours for $12 for Adults, $6 for Children 12 and under and Free for WWII Veterans. Flights are available aboard the aircraft for a tax-deductible donation. B-17 and B-24 flights are $450 per person. B-17 and B-24 rides are a half-hour in duration. "Stick-time" aboard the P-51 are $2200 for a half-hour and $3200 for a full-hour. Pilot’s license not required. For more information or to schedule a ride call 800-568-8924.
Food and beverages will be available through EAA 104 and there will be a Classic Car Cruise-in. WWII veterans are encouraged to attend.