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The Wings of Freedom Tour
DSC_4179 by Max Blake
DSC_4168 by Max Blake
DSC_4166 by Max Blake
DSC_4162 by Max Blake
The Collins Foundation's WWII vintage aircraft stopped by the local airport this weekend. For $12, you could browse around, check inside a couple of the planes, and generally enjoy yourself.
DSC_4179 by Max Blake
DSC_4168 by Max Blake
DSC_4166 by Max Blake
DSC_4162 by Max BlakeThe Collins Foundation's WWII vintage aircraft stopped by the local airport this weekend. For $12, you could browse around, check inside a couple of the planes, and generally enjoy yourself.
For another $450, you could get yourself a seat in the B-17 or the B-24 for an actual flight. A ride in the B-25 cost $400. And for a real treat, you could get some stick time in the the P-51 Mustang (above), "the world's greatest fighter ... the only full dual control P51C Mustang fighter." That experience cost $2,200 for a half-hour or $3,200 for a full hour. I passed but did enjoy seeing the planes.
All in all, a fun time was had by all. The show ends today, by the way, so you'll have to hustle out to Troutdale, which is east of Portland, if you want to get a look. Or you can check out the foundation's website for information about the planes, where they came from, the restoration process, etc.
The Collings Foundation - Preserving Living Aviation History
The Collings Foundation - Preserving Living Aviation History
Karmann_65
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Delivering racing drivers to Oulton Park. :encouragement:
nikonpup
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they where here in yakima when i returned from my trip. I saw them last year so i passed this time. Hard to imagine sitting in the cockpit or gunners port during a mission. Guess it was like flying coach now.
