700 Skyway Boulevard
Tyler, Texas, 75704
United States
It’s been over 70 years since the US Army Air Force lifted into the air to create the largest air armada ever to fill the skies during World War II, but on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and Sunday, July 4, 5, 6, and 7, seven rare WWII warbirds will be roaring over Tyler, Texas.
The flight into Tyler Regional Airport will be led by ‘Texas Raiders’ – the famed B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber. Of the 12,731 B-17’s built across the US, only nine are currently flying— and Texas Raiders bristles with authentic machine guns and period-specific equipment. Joining her will be the powerful B-25 Mitchell bomber Devil Dog, the famous T-6 Texan ‘Ace in the Hole,’ and the ferocious A26 Invader attack aircraft ‘Night Mission.’ Attendees will enjoy the bright yellow N3N bi-plane ‘Yellow Peril’ that offers an open-cockpit experience, and the crisp Navy blue JRB ‘Little Raider’ that can seat a family of five! All the aircraft are notable for their historic importance and level of restoration and together offer a seldom-seen look into America’s aviation history.
Tours of the aircraft are available to the public as is the opportunity to ride in all the aircraft. Beginning at 11:00 AM on July 4 and at 10:00 AM July 5, 6 and 7 the public can visit the aircraft and take on-board tours that include commentary from crew members. Admission to the event includes full access to the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum http://www.tylerhamm.com/ . Attendees who want the ultimate Living History Flight Experience can make a reservation now for one of the limited numbers of 25-minute flights on the aircraft at the ticket link below.
Special thanks to the Historical Aviation Memorial Museum for hosting Warbird Expo. Click here for the HAMM website: http://www.tylerhamm.com/
