(KTTS News) — Vintage bombers, fighters, and training aircraft are in Springfield.
The Commemorative Air Force’s Air Power History Tour is going on at the Springfield-Branson National Airport through Monday.
People can see the planes up close from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids 11 to 17.
There’s no charge for kids 10 and under.
Rides are available, as well.
You can book your ride online at AirPowerTour.org.
Parking is at the south end of the Expedia parking lot.
Edited Press Release
The distinctive rumble of radial engines from two of the rarest World War II bombers, the B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” and B-24 Liberator “Diamond Lil”, will be heard in the skies over Springfield when they visit Springfield-Branson National Airport as part of the Air Power History Tour of the Commemorative Air Force.
The two bombers are to be accompanied by a T-6 Texan, a PT-13 Stearman and a RC-45J Expeditor.
The P-51 Mustang “Gunfighter” will also be making an appearance.
The AirPower History Tour brings the sights, sounds, and stories of World War II aviation to airports across North America each year.
Visitors to the ramp will be able to view all aircraft up close, purchase rides, and tour the B-29 and B-24 cockpits when the aircraft are not flying.
The aircraft will be staged near the Expedia office complex at the Springfield-Branson Airport, 5000 West Kearney St., Springfield, MO.
Visitors should park in the south end of the Expedia parking lot.
The event will be open to the public Wednesday through Monday, August 30 – September 4 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Access to the ramp where the warbirds are parked is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 11-17 and free for children 10 and under.
The T-6 and the PT-13 will be offering rides each day.
The P-51 will be offering rides beginning on Friday.
The B-29 flies on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
The B-24 flies on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Cockpit tours of the B-29 and B-24 will be available each day beginning at 9:00 a.m., and on Saturday, Sunday and Monday when the aircraft are done flying.
Rides may be booked in advance at AirPowerTour.org where additional information about the event may also be found.
