Visitors Get Rare Chance To Tour, Fly Vintage WWII Aircraft

Aug. 18, 2011

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. --

Vintage World War II aircraft will be at the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria Airport starting on Wednesday as part of a unique event.

The planes were expected to land Wednesday afternoon and veterans were expected to give speeches as part of the Wings Of Freedom tour.

The WWII Vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 Mustang will be at the airport through Friday.

The event is part of a 110-city nationwide Wings Of Freedom tour, which organizers called a "rare opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history."

According to a news release from organizers, the B-17 is one of only 10 in flying condition in the United States and the B-24J and Full Dual Control P-51C Mustang are the sole remaining examples of their type flying in the world.

Visitors can explore the aircraft inside and out at a cost of $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. WWII Veterans can tour through the aircraft at no cost and there are discounted rates for school groups.

Visitors may also take a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircraft. Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $425 per person. 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.

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Visitors Get Rare Chance To Tour, Fly Vintage WWII Aircraft

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