Famous WWII Bomber & Fighter Planes for National Tour to Be Hosted by Valair Aviation at Wiley Post Airport
March 15 2012 - 9:56AM
Business Wire
Valair Aviation, an AGC Aerospace & Defense Company, will
host aircraft on display for the Collings Foundation’s Wing of
Freedom Tour at Wiley Post Airport. The tour is open to the public
April 6th – 8th.
Being billed as “The Ultimate Living History Experience,” this
once-in-a-lifetime experience offers attendees the opportunity to
fly aboard the B-17 or B-24 Bombers or get some “stick time” in the
world’s only Dual Control P-51C Mustang Fighter.
“This is a very exciting event for the community and we are
proud to host this showcase of American aviation history at our
facility,” stated Jeff Snyder, president of Valair. “We look
forward to see people of all ages take advantage of this
opportunity to see several of the most famous aircraft of the WWII
era.”
Valair will host the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator and
P-51 Mustang for a public static display and morning/evening
flights. They will provide ‘Wings of Freedom’ Flight Experiences
for the restored World War II aircraft: B-17 and B-24 for $425 per
person / per flight. Walk-through tours are available $12 for
adults and $6 for children 12 years and younger.
The "Wings of Freedom Tour" has two goals: to honor the
sacrifices made by our veterans that allow us to enjoy our freedom;
and to educate the visitors, especially younger Americans, about
our national history and heritage.
The Foundation encourages people to tour the planes, talk to the
veterans who come to visit the aircraft, and participate in a
"flight experience.” In twenty-two years, the tour has made more
than 2,600 visits to airports across the United States and Alaska.
While the exact number of visitors is difficult to gauge, it is
estimated that between 3.5 and 4 million people see these
“warbirds” annually. More information available at
www.collingsfoundation.org.
About Valair Aviation
Valair Aviation, headquartered at Oklahoma City's Wiley
Post Airport (KPWA), specializes in aircraft maintenance, airframe
and avionics modification, custom paint and interiors, and complete
aircraft restoration.
About AGC Aerospace & Defense
AGC Aerospace & Defense, the unifying brand of private
equity group Acorn Growth Companies, is a global supplier of
technologies, systems and services that support key commercial and
military programs. Capabilities within the AGC Aerospace &
Defense portfolio range from financing, engineering, and
integration services to manufacturing, logistics, and aircraft
modifications. AGC Aerospace & Defense is organized into four
operating groups: Composites, Finance, Integrated Defense, and
Services.
For additional information about AGC Aerospace & Defense,
please visit www.agcaerospace.com.