WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR @ MMU

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Peter
COLLINGS FOUNDATION’s

WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR

SEPTEMBER 3 – 6, 2013 (Tuesday – Friday)
(Check the write up below for times and fees)

SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT
1 Airport Road

MORRISTOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY

 

Participating in the Collings Foundation’s WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” WWII Heavy Bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII Heavy Bomber and P-51 Mustang fighter, will fly into Morristown Municipal Airport for a visit from SEPTEMBER 3 – 6, 2013

This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history. The B-17 is one of only 10 in flying condition in the United States, the B-24J and Full Dual Control P-51C Mustang are the sole remaining examples of their type flying in the World.
Visitors are invited to explore the aircraft inside and out – $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12 is requested for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft.
WWII Veterans can tour through the aircraft at no cost. Discounted rates for school groups.

 

Visitors may also experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually take a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircraft. Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $425 per person.
Get some “stick time” in the world’s greatest fighter! P-51 flights are $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour. For reservations and information on flight experiences call 800-568-8924.
The WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR will arrive at MMU on September 3, 2013 (Tuesday) and will be on display at Signature Flight Support (1 Airport Road) until the aircraft departs September 6, (Friday)

Hours of ground tours and display are:
12 through 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 3
9:00 AM through 5:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday September 4 – 5
9:00 AM through 12:00 PM on Friday, September 6, 2013.
The 30-minute flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times above.

Visit http://www.collingsfoundation.org for further detailed information on the aircraft, Collings Foundation, and the tour as well as high-resolution photos for download.
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