CALERA ALABAMA- Now through Sunday the historic EAA 1929 Ford Tri Motor is available for rides at the Shelby County Airport. Not seen in Alabama for over 50 years, the Ford Tri Motor, restored by the Experimental Aircraft Association, is on its first Deep South tour. Shelby EAA Chapter 825 is hosting the event.
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-1929 EAA Ford Tri Motor and 1929 Ford at Shelby County Airport, AlabamaAviator image-
Flights are available from 9:00-5:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 18-20. Rides in the nine passenger plane cost $80 per person and all are window seats!
Advance reservations may be made by contacting EAA at 877/952-5395 or locally at 205/914-5984. The Shelby County Airport is located 20 miles south of Birmingham on I-65 exit 234. Do not miss this opportunity to step back in history and ride the wind.-B Meyer
-1929 EAA Ford Tri Motor and 1929 Ford at Shelby County Airport, AlabamaAviator image-
Flights are available from 9:00-5:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 18-20. Rides in the nine passenger plane cost $80 per person and all are window seats!
Advance reservations may be made by contacting EAA at 877/952-5395 or locally at 205/914-5984. The Shelby County Airport is located 20 miles south of Birmingham on I-65 exit 234. Do not miss this opportunity to step back in history and ride the wind.-B Meyer