In an unprecedented and rare gathering of historic World War II aircraft, the CAF and EAA are joining forces for a “Heavy Bomber Weekend” in Madison, WI, the weekend before EAA AirVenture. The event starts Friday, July 26, 2013 and will feature the world’s only airworthy B-29 Superfortress FIFI; the B-17 Aluminum Overcast; and the B-24 Diamond Lil. Other attending aircraft include a P-51 Mustang, C-45 Expeditor, SNJ-5, PT-26, PT-17 Stearman and T-6 Texan. Most of the airplanes will be available for ground tours and rides. Additional ground tour aircraft include an Air National Guard F-16, and UW MedFlight Helicopter.
The event will be held on the east side of Dane County Regional Airport at Wisconsin Aviation, 3606 Corben Court, Madison, Wisconsin 53704. Admission is $15 per person or $25 for families with children under 18. Children age 10 and under are free. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 26 through 28.
Ride reservations are recommended and can be made at http://www.AirPowerTour.org on the Madison, Wisconsin city page. Or, call EAA reservations at (800) 359-6217 or CAF reservations at (432) 413-4100.
