Wings of Freedom Tour

The Wings of Freedom Nationwide Tour: A living history display of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, and North American B-25 Mitchell… America’s backbone bomber aircraft of World War II.

Sixty years after their use over the skies of enemy territory, they embark on a new mission over the skies of America to honor our veterans of World War II, promote education of our future generations about the role of the aircraft and the flight crews of World War II, and to preserve these treasures of American aviation history where they belong: the sky.

Imagine yourself soaring on board the flagships of the USAAF Strategic Bombing fleet of WWII. Take your position in the crew and experience a taste of what it may have been like in WWII. Sit as bombardier, stand as waist gunner, monitor flight activity as a flight engineer would as you observe the pilots flying the mighty bombers. You can wander through the plane as you like.
A Flight Experience is an exciting and historic opportunity. The B-17, B-24 and B-25 have been known worldwide as the backbones of Allied airpower of WWII and now is your chance to fly aboard! Some of the questions you may have may be answered below.
 

What is a Flight Experience?

A Flight Experience on the B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-24 Liberator, or B-25 Mitchell is a 30 minute (start-up to shut-down) experience in flight aboard the aircraft at one of our 100+ locations we stop at per year. For both people with or without a pilots license – We also offer flight training in the world’s only full dual control P-51C Mustang fighter!

What is the cost?

Each 30-minute B-17 or B-24 Flight Experience is $450.00 per person (for B-17 & B-24). 30-minute B-25 flights are $400.00 per person  (check schedule for B-25 at select locations).

TF-51D Mustang flight training: 30- minute P-51 flight training is $2200 and one hour is $3200. This is a very rare full dual control TF-51D Mustang! You have an opportunity to get flight instruction in this very rare fighter aircraft.

How many people can the planes hold?

A B-17 or B-24 bomber flight must have a minimum of 6 riders to be dispatched and a maximum of 10 riders. The B-25 must have a minimum of 4 riders and a maximum of 7 riders. A flight cannot be confirmed until the minimum amount of riders is reached. The
P-51 has one seat for the pilot and one for the trainee.

How can I schedule a flight?

You should call us at 800-568-8924 in advance of the visit to schedule a spot on an upcoming flight at a given location. Most flights occur in the early morning before 9 am or later in the afternoon near 5 pm. Flexibility is key to scheduling a flight as weather and passenger loads may change. If you call and are given a voice mail recording, please leave contact information and the coordinator will get back to you as soon as they can.