Wings of Freedom tour in Port Angeles today

PORT ANGELES — Five historic planes in the Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour will arrive at the Fairchild International Airport today.

Vintage planes

The WWII-vintage planes will be at the airport at 1402 Fairchild Airport Road, off West Lauridsen Boulevard, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday

Flying in will be the B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine,” B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft,” B-25 Mitchell “Tondelayo” bombers, and P-51 Mustang “Toulouse Nuts” and P-40 Warhawl “Jaws” fighters.

Ticket prices

Walk-through tours will be $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.

Flights cost $400 in the B-25 and $450 in the B-17 and B-24. P-51 flight training is $2,400 for a half hour and $3,400 for a full hour. P-40 flight training is $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour.

Proceeds go to the continuing operation of the aircraft by the nonprofit Collings Foundation.

Especially honored during the visit will be members of the American Legion Riders “for the good work they do in support of their fellow veterans and their families,” said Alan Barnard, Collings Foundation stop coordinator,

Six or more American Legion Riders or their designees will fly for free aboard the B-17 during the complimentary VIP flight, said Barnard, who is also an American Legion Rider.

To make reservations, call 978-562-9182 or 978-618-6626.

For more information, see www.collingsfoundation. org.

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