The steady rumble of World War II airplanes will
resonate at The Museum of Flight, June 23-25, while a group of four rare
and historic aircraft is based here for public rides and tours. Ground
tours and flights will be available in the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24J
Liberator and B-25 Mitchell bombers, and a dual-control TP-51D Mustang fighter aircraft. The planes are on the national "Wings of Freedom Tour"
sponsored by the non-profit Collings Foundation. Visitors to the Museum will be able to experience sights and sounds
connecting them to aviation of 70 years ago.
Ground tours are free for World War II veterans.
The aircraft will be stationed on the Museum's tarmac at Boeing Field.
Tours and rides are available Friday, June 23, from 2 to 5 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25 from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Flights are available on each airplane.
For information on flight reservations and costs, call 978-562-9182 or visit
Collings Foundation Flight Experiences
Why These Planes Are Special
The Collings' two-seat, dual-control Mustang is one of three original
TF-51Ds remaining in the world. After four years of restoration ending
last year, the fighter is painted in its original markings as a West
Virginia Air Guard, 167th Fighter Squadron P-51 called "Toulouse Nuts."
The Mustang was also awarded Grand Champion at the 2016 Oshkosh
AirVenture. The Foundation's B-24J is the only one of its kind still
flying. The Boeing B-17 is one of only about a dozen still flying.
