Take a flight aboard EAA's fully restored B-17 bomber, Aluminum Overcast-coming to Dothan Alabama. Aluminum Overcast, the Experimental Aircraft Association's restored B-17 bomber, returned to the sky to nearly 30 planned destinations for the 2012 "Salute to Veterans" national tour. The national B-17 tours have taken place every year since 1994.
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Since EAA began the tours of the aircraft known as "The Flying Fortress," tens of thousands of people have experienced this unique airplane through its visits and aircraft ground tours. Thousands of aviation enthusiasts have actually flown in the renowned bomber, which is considered one of the greatest military airplanes ever built and one of the best-known aircraft types of the World War II era.
Stand in the footsteps of the bombardier, the navigator, and the waist gunner. Watch the pilots in action as they command this 65,000 lb. World War II bomber. Experience how brave these young men were fighting for the freedom we have today.
Sponsored by The EAA Chapter 1358 , "The WireGrass Chapter"
Tour Dates: October 5-7, 2012
Destination: Dothan, AL
Airport: Dothan Regional Airport
Pre-Book Pricing*
EAA Member: $409
Non-Member: $449 (includes complimentary $40 EAA membership)
*Cost to purchase tickets the day of the tour: $435 for EAA members, $475 for non-members. Book your flight today!
FMI: EVENTS
Since EAA began the tours of the aircraft known as "The Flying Fortress," tens of thousands of people have experienced this unique airplane through its visits and aircraft ground tours. Thousands of aviation enthusiasts have actually flown in the renowned bomber, which is considered one of the greatest military airplanes ever built and one of the best-known aircraft types of the World War II era.
Stand in the footsteps of the bombardier, the navigator, and the waist gunner. Watch the pilots in action as they command this 65,000 lb. World War II bomber. Experience how brave these young men were fighting for the freedom we have today.
Sponsored by The EAA Chapter 1358 , "The WireGrass Chapter"
Tour Dates: October 5-7, 2012
Destination: Dothan, AL
Airport: Dothan Regional Airport
Pre-Book Pricing*
EAA Member: $409
Non-Member: $449 (includes complimentary $40 EAA membership)
*Cost to purchase tickets the day of the tour: $435 for EAA members, $475 for non-members. Book your flight today!
FMI: EVENTS